We are on a mission to prevent
and clean up toxic PFAS contamination.

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WHO WE ARE

The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network is a coalition centered and driven by people impacted by toxic PFAS pollution.

WHAT ARE PFAS?

PFAS is an acronym that stands for Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are a class of nearly 15,000 synthetic chemicals. Beginning in the 1940’s, PFAS have been used in a variety of industrial products, like stain and water-resistant fabrics, cleaning products, paints, and fire-fighting foams. PFAS are commonly referred to as forever chemicals, because they can take thousands of years to break down. Unfortunately, they are also linked to a wide array of health problems. According to the state of Michigan, there are more than 160 contaminated sites in Michigan, and the drinking water of nearly 2 million Michiganders has been detected to have some level of PFAS.

WHAT WE DO

GLPAN harnesses the collective resources, perspectives and expertise in PFAS impacted-communities, and fuses it with organizations' own resources and expertise. Together, we work to educate decision-makers at the state and federal level, secure funding for large-scale cleanup, and ensure accountability for swift, comprehensive and equitable solutions to PFAS contamination for people across the Great Lakes region.

PFAS contamination has impacted communities across the Great Lakes region. In Michigan alone, nearly 2 million residents, in communities from Traverse City to Rockford, Parchment, Oscoda and Ann Arbor, have PFAS contamination in their drinking water. GLPAN strives to bring impacted communities together to raise awareness and find solutions for toxic PFAS contamination happening across the region.

GLPAN provides tools and resources for communities grappling with PFAS contamination from top PFAS experts. These communities are empowered to hold polluters responsible and seek cleanup solutions for the contamination.

Great Lakes PFAS Action Network

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