The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued new Do Not Eat fish advisories for four lakes in southwest Michigan. Testing found high levels of PFOS, a

harmful PFAS chemical, in fish filets.

The advisories cover all fish species from:

• Hopewell Indian Mounds Pond in Wyoming
• Luvis Lake in Grandville
• Porter Lake in Grandville
• Spelman Lake at the Wyoming Clean Water Plant

Health officials warn that eating fish from these waters may lead to thyroid issues, liver problems, higher cholesterol, or pregnancy complications. Trimming or cooking can ’t remove PFOS, since it’s stored in the fish muscle. Officials will post Do Not Eat signs in affected communities. For details, visit Michigan.gov/EatSafeFish or call the MDHHS Environmental Health Hotline at 800-648-6942.