Wolverine Worldwide 2017 Sampling Data & Interim Work Plan

On November 9, 2017, we announced results of the water sampled for testing from our former Tannery site, the Rogue River, and Rum Creek [Wolverine Worldwide Releases Test Results From Former Tannery Site, Rogue River & Rum Creek]. These results showed that no drinking water is at risk, and that there is no health risk from swimming or recreational contact.

In our continuing effort to keep you informed and give you the facts, below is a link to the complete report summarized in our announcement, which includes the interim workplan we submitted to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

WE ARE WOLVERINE

Rockford is our home and we’ve always acted responsibly and taken our obligations as part of this community personally.

In 1998, 3M began discussions on their formula change with its customers because PFOA and PFOS – two of the PFAS family of compounds – were “persistent in the environment.” We relied on 3M’s representations to the EPA, FDA, scientific bodies, and Wolverine regarding the safety of the Scotchgard™ formula.

We’ve been working with MDEQ since November 2016, when we became aware of the possible presence of PFAS in groundwater at our former Tannery location. We continue to work with the state to identify and test possible sites, and we’re close to completing that process. Every resident whose water is being tested has a water solution until they have answers. While the science is not conclusive, we’re working proactively to develop solutions, share information with you, and restore our community’s confidence in its drinking water. Much more information is available here on our WeAreWolverine.com blog.

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