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Resources for residents

Two EGLE employees from the Water Resources Division talking to a resident at a resource fair; there is a table with handouts and maps between them

Resources for residents

We know there’s a lot of information out there about PFAS. This page was created to make it easier for residents to find PFAS information.  

PFAS basics

PFAS are human-made chemicals that can persist in the environment for many, many years.

Learn more about what PFAS are, including potential health risks, and how you can protect yourself and your family. 

Learn more about PFAS

Take action

PFAS can be in many things -- on the clothes we wear, in the products we use, and even in the water we drink.

Learn more about what actions you can take, starting today, to limit your exposure.

Find out what you can do

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