Foam Laden With PFAS Forms at Van Etten Lake (IMAGE)

Geological Society of America

Foam Laden With PFAS Forms at Van Etten Lake

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Foam laden with PFAS forms at Van Etten Lake. The foam forms because PFAS are surfactants, which are chemicals designed to be "sticky" to help with cleaning (like dish soap or shampoo).

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Photo provided courtesy of Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

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Photo provided courtesy of Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

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