Draft rules limiting PFAS in Michigan drinking water were approved by the state’s Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERRC) late last week.

PFAS are a group of emerging and potentially harmful contaminants used in thousands of applications globally including firefighting foam, food packaging and many other consumer products.

According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) the proposed rules will amend current rules to provide provisions that reduce exposure to seven PFAS compounds in drinking water. Approximately 2,700 water supplies in Michigan will be