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Muskegon Lake Cleared of Toxic Sediment After $84M Cleanup

10/3/2025

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Muskegon Lake was removed from the U.S. EPA’s Area of Concern list on September 26, 2025.
The cleanup cost $84 million to remove toxic sediment and restore habitats.
Local officials celebrated the delisting at Heritage Landing on October 1, 2025.
PFAS contamination and methane issues persist at the former Sappi mill site, while studies note increased visits and higher property values.

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Story summary

Muskegon Lake was removed from the U.S. EPA’s Area of Concern list on September 26, 2025.
The cleanup cost $84 million to remove toxic sediment and restore habitats.
Local officials celebrated the delisting at Heritage Landing on October 1, 2025.
PFAS contamination and methane issues persist at the former Sappi mill site, while studies note increased visits and higher property values.