LD1786

An Act to Require the Department of Environmental Protection to Provide Certain Information Regarding Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to the Public and Private Drinking Water Well Owners

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Maine LD1786 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to inform the public and private drinking water well owners about PFAS levels and.

Maine LD1786 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to provide information about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This includes posting current federal and state PFAS standards on its website and in other necessary formats. The department must also inform private drinking water well owners about PFAS levels in their wells, including comparisons to federal and state standards, and provide resources for remediation and financial assistance. The department can adopt rules to implement these requirements.

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Calendar

May 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 5, 2025

12:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

May 29, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 29, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.