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ME LD493
ME LD493An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Passed
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires testing of well water for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by a landlord of a residential building supplied by a private drinking water well. Under the bill, for residential property that uses a private water supply, the seller of that property is required to disclose a water test that indicates the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The bill also adds perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the list of contaminants in the Department of Health and Human Services uniform testing recommendations for private drinking water wells.
AI Summary
This bill expands testing requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of potentially harmful human-made chemicals often found in water supplies. The bill amends existing Maine law to include PFAS as a mandatory contaminant in periodic testing recommendations for private drinking water wells. Specifically, it requires landlords to test residential well water for PFAS by January 1, 2026, using EPA-approved analytical methods that can quantify the maximum amount of these substances. The bill also updates real estate disclosure requirements to mandate that sellers report any water tests detecting PFAS. Additionally, the legislation standardizes the definition of PFAS across different sections of Maine's legal code, ensuring consistent terminology. These changes aim to increase awareness and monitoring of PFAS in private drinking water wells, which can pose potential health risks, and provide tenants and homebuyers with more comprehensive information about water quality.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Laurie Osher (D)*,
Rick Bennett (I),
Deqa Dhalac (D),
Vicki Doudera (D),
Lori Gramlich (D),
Henry Ingwersen (D),
Ambureen Rana (D),
Denise Tepler (D),
Sam Zager (D),
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. (on 06/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=493&snum=132 |
| House: C-A (H-300) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0322&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-300) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN049302.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN049301.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0322&item=1&snum=132 |
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