Worried about PFAS in your drinking water? Legislators advance plan to test and treat wells

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 382

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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With growing concern about the prevalence of forever chemicals in Mainers’ drinking water, a proposal to fund the testing and clean-up of affected private wells is headed to a vote in the Maine Legislature.

Last week, lawmakers on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted 9-4 to advance LD 2115, which would establish the Well Contamination Response Fund for private drinking water wells impacted by hazardous materials, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as …

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