Amid growing concern over PFAS contamination, Maine lawmakers back plan to test and treat wells

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 475

Last Updated: 4 days, 13 hours ago

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Maine lawmakers backed a plan to fund the testing and clean up of private wells contaminated with toxic forever chemicals, which have threatened drinking water through spills, the spreading of tainted sewage sludge and other applications.

LD 2115 seeks to establish the Well Contamination Response Fund for private drinking water wells impacted by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS. The legislation passed both chambers with bipartisan votes, though still faces enactment …

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