The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services caught and tested fish in Plainfield Township lakes for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and mercury, all fish tested positive for both chemicals.
Bluegill, sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass filets were all collected from Freska Lake and all tested positive for PFAS and mercury contamination.
Northern Pike were tested from Versluis Lake.
The health department issued the following guidelines for safely consuming these fish:
In a press release, the Kent County Health Dept. said, "Think of the Michigan mitten shape: one MI Serving for adults is 6-8 ounces of fish (about the size of an adult’s hand). For children, one MI Serving is 2-4 ounces of fish (about the size of an adult’s palm). "
For more information on KCHD's PFAS investigation, visit their website.
►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the WZZM 13 app now.
Have a news tip? Email news@wzzm13.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter.