The Maine Senate approved two bills requiring landlords to test private wells for harmful PFAS chemicals every five years and providing state-funded testing for low-income households. These measures are part of Maine’s broader effort to address PFAS contamination, which poses serious health risks. The proposals passed mostly along party lines and face further legislative steps and funding decisions. Lawmakers emphasized the urgency of protecting vulnerable communities, especially as over half of Mainers rely on private wells for drinking water.
Maine Senate Advances PFAS Water Testing Bills for Landlords and Low-Income Households
