Two industrial sites have been identified as probable sources of PFAS contamination: Lansing’s Adams Plating operation and the RACER Lansing Plant.
Racer Lansing Plant: Testing confirmed PFOS/PFOA was released from a former chrome plating area. DEQ first requested sampling at RACER Lansing Plant 3, which is a former GM facility, in December 2016. Secondary sampling took place to determine the extent of the area impacted in April 2017. A third sampling work plan is being developed and is expected to begin later this year. The neighborhood west of Plant 3 is on a municipal water supply.
Lansing’s Adams Plating: PFAS contamination on this site stems from electroplating operations that began in 1964 and continued until a fire destroyed the building in 2010. The DEQ became aware of the PFAS-contaminated groundwater in November 2016, from EPA sample results which were collected in July 2016 as part of a ongoing Remedial Investigation (RI) for this Superfund site. No private wells in the area of the site are using this groundwater as a drinking source.
Additional Resources:
- DEQ Investigation — Lansing’s Adams Plating
- DEQ Investigation — Lansing’s RACER Lansing Plant
- Map: Find PFAS chemical threats to Michigan drinking water near your town
Full citations are available on the second page of the full contamination site tracker. We ask for your additions, changes, questions and comments be sent to pfasproject@gmail.com.