MENOMINEE, MI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided updates regarding the paper pulp mill and warehouse fire in Menominee, Michigan.
According to a release, measurements for air pollutants are being conducted at 30 locations surrounding the fire, including residences, schools, medical facilities and commercial properties.
The EPA has collected 12 outdoor air samples for analysis for volatile organic compounds (VOC), as well as 62 surface water samples from Menominee River and Lake Michigan for analysis for VOCs, semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC), metals, herbicides and PFAS.
Air monitoring and sampling continues.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and local public health agencies are reviewing EPA data for health risks. The public will be notified immediately if anything changes from current conditions. At this time, no new drinking water results have been received.
It is being determined what chemicals were present in the warehouse at the time of the fire.
A Frequently Asked Questions document is available for residents. If residents have questions, they can call 211 for more information.
The incident is being handled under a unified command structure led by EPA.
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