EGLE assesses PFAS levels at Houghton Lake marina after new owner discovery

HOUGHTON LAKE — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, looking into possible PFAS contamination at a Northern Michigan marina.

The marina is in Houghton Lake in Roscommon County.

EGLE said the new owner of the marina discovered low levels of PFAS at or slightly above what’s considered safe.

The marina’s owner noticed the slightly elevated PFOS and PFAS contamination levels after installing temporary monitoring wells during a baseline environmental assessment, but the site lead for EGLE, Jacob Palinsky said the tests aren’t cause for concern, yet.

“They’re both slightly above the drinking water standards. It has a low level of PFAS detection onsite. It is not a large concern. We are going to further assess the site,” said Palinsky.

The site was historically use