Water Quality

Sturgis site added to state PFAS monitoring

Sturgis site added to state PFAS monitoring

Dennis VolkertMay 2, 20252 min read

Recently, Michigan PFAS Action Response Team identified the Sturgis Municipal Wells Superfund Site as a location of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, based on testing conducted in late 2024.  Quality of the city’s drinking water is not affected by the results…

Notices sent in Sturgis regarding lead water lines 

Dennis VolkertNov 15, 20242 min read

Over the past several years, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have introduced new rules for municipal water systems regarding lead service lines, the line running from the city’s water main into a…

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Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.

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