Around the world, people rely on natural sources, including rivers and groundwater, for their drinking water.
Unfortunately, once-clean sources of safe drinking water can easily become contaminated with toxic chemicals — and it may be difficult for everyday people to know the difference.
Residents of Comstock Township, Michigan, were alarmed by the discovery of PFAS contamination in a small number of wells near private residences and migrant housing, MLive reported.
What’s happening?
Wenke Greenhouses in Comstock Township is required to test its well water quarterly because it houses at least 25 migrant workers for at least half the year. It started these checks in 2020…