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ME LD1006
ME LD1006An Act to Ensure Access to Safe Drinking Water from Household Wells in Rural Areas by Expanding Testing
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Introduced
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Crossed Over
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Passed
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Dead
12/04/2024
12/04/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill adds contaminants to the Department of Health and Human Services' uniform testing recommendation for private wells. The bill requires a program to provide free testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in household well water of low- income residents through contracts with qualified laboratories. The department is required to conduct educational outreach to make low-income residents aware of the availability of free testing of well water and eligibility for grants from the Maine State Housing Authority to pay for water treatment systems. The bill clarifies that homeowners served by well water that exceeds state standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other contaminants are eligible for the grants.
AI Summary
This bill adds contaminants, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), to the Department of Health and Human Services' recommended testing for private household wells. It requires a program to provide free PFAS testing for well water of low-income residents through contracts with qualified laboratories. The bill also mandates educational outreach to make low-income residents aware of the free testing and grants available from the Maine State Housing Authority to pay for water treatment systems if contaminant levels exceed state standards.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Bill Pluecker (I)*,
Sally Cluchey (D),
Chip Curry (D),
Annie Graham (D),
Henry Ingwersen (D),
Michele Meyer (D),
Nina Milliken (D),
Marianne Moore (R),
Tracy Quint (R),
Ambureen Rana (D),
Last Action
Died Upon Conclusion of the 131st, Dec 4, 2024 (on 12/04/2024)
Bill Topics
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
Health
- ‐ Drinking Water Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1006&snum=131 | 03/06/2023 |
| House: C-A (H-358) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0642&item=2&snum=131 | 06/07/2023 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-358) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN100602.pdf | 06/07/2023 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN100601.pdf | 05/05/2023 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0642&item=1&snum=131 | 03/06/2023 |
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