LD493

An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells

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Maine LD493 mandates landlords to test private drinking water wells for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Maine LD493 requires landlords of residential buildings using private drinking water wells to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The bill mandates annual testing starting January 1, 2026, using certified laboratories and the latest EPA-approved methods. Landlords must report test results to tenants and new tenants. The Department of Health and Human Services must include perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in its uniform testing recommendations for private drinking water wells.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Apr 14

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Apr 14

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence PREVAILED