An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells

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This bill expands testing for certain chemicals, called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in private drinking water wells. It requires landlords of residential buildings with private wells to test for PFAS and share the results with tenants. The bill also adds PFAS to the list of contaminants that the Department of Health and Human Services recommends for regular well water testing and requires sellers of residential property with private wells to disclose if PFAS are found in water tests.

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