LD1604

An Act to Protect Groundwater and Surface Waters from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Landfill Leachate

Complete·5/27/25

Maine LD1604 mandates quarterly testing of landfill leachate for PFAS and requires landfill operators to report results to the Department of.

Maine LD1604 requires licensed solid waste landfills with leachate collection systems to ensure quarterly testing by an independent third party for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The results must be reported to the Department of Environmental Protection, which will make them publicly accessible. The bill also mandates that wastewater dischargers maintain records and report annually on the origin, volume, and final disposition of leachate.

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 27, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.