Bill > LD1604

This bill addresses the regulation and monitoring of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in landfill leachate and surrounding water supplies in Maine. The bill requires licensed wastewater discharge facilities to maintain and annually report records about the origin, volume, and disposition of leachate collected from solid waste landfills. It mandates that solid waste landfills integrate PFAS sampling and analysis into their existing water quality monitoring plans, with results to be submitted to the state department and published annually on a public website. Additionally, the bill provides a mechanism for property owners within one mile of a landfill to request testing of their private water supply wells for PFAS contamination. If initial testing indicates potential contamination, the landfill will be required to conduct further sampling as directed by the state department. The bill defines PFAS and establishes a comprehensive framework for tracking and addressing potential environmental and health risks associated with these substances in landfill leachate and nearby water sources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1604&snum=132