An Act to Ensure Access to Safe Drinking Water from Household Wells in Rural Areas by Expanding Testing

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This bill expands free well water testing for low-income residents in Maine to include perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in addition to other contaminants. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct outreach about free testing and available grants for water treatment systems. The bill also clarifies that homeowners with well water exceeding state standards for PFAS and other contaminants are eligible for these grants.

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Sponsorship · 9 Sponsors

Democrat6Republican2Independent1Other0

I · PrimeWilliam Pluecker
D · CoDaniel Ankeles
R · CoPaul Flynn
D · CoLori Gramlich
D · CoHenry Ingwersen
R · CoMarianne Moore
D · CoAmbureen Rana
D · CoDaniel Shagoury
D · CoHolly Stover

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