A deep dive into the history of contamination by the Gelman plume in Ann Arbor. We hear about how it started, its impacts to water and human health, and what's being done about it today. 

Michigan Public'sElinor Epperson dug deep into the history of the Gelman plume.

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A deep dive into the history of contamination by the <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2025-05-27/it-cost-us-dearly-the-legacy-of-ann-arbors-gelman-plume" data-cms-id="00000196-f446-d8d3-a9b7-f66709c90000" data-cms-href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2025-05-27/it-cost-us-dearly-the-legacy-of-ann-arbors-gelman-plume">Gelman plume</a> in Ann Arbor. We hear about how it started, its impacts to water and human health, and what's being done about it today.&nbsp;
Michigan Public's <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/people/elinor-epperson">Elinor Epperson</a> dug deep into the history of the Gelman plume.
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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
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