MDH and MPCA officials say the most likely source of the elevated levels of PFOS in Lake Elmo is surface and groundwater contaminated by the former 3M disposal site in Oakdale. PFOS levels in Lake Harriet have been declining since the source of the PFOS – the nearby Douglas Corporation plating facility – was addressed starting in 2010.
“It’ll seem like there’s a lot more because they’re coming out in full force all at once instead of a little at a time.”
Although the ticks are out early, it appears that their numbers are typical for a Minnesota spring. The number of cases of tick-borne illnesses is going up, though.
The disease, called canine distemper, can be spread through the air or by direct contact with urine, feces, blood or saliva.
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