§ 22 §2660-Z — Information regarding PFAS; private drinking water wells

Maine § 22 §2660-Z

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
• Part 5: FOODS AND DRUGS
• Ch. 601: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Posting of information regarding maximum contaminant levels for PFAS.
The department shall post on its publicly accessible website information regarding the most stringent maximum contaminant levels adopted by a federal agency or the State for regulated PFAS contaminants, measured in parts per trillion, that are in effect at the time the information is posted and update the information whenever a maximum contaminant level is changed.
3.
Provision of information to owner of private drinking water well tested for PFAS contamination.
If the department conducts or facilitates the testing of a private drinking water well for potential PFAS contamination, it shall provide to the owner of the well, by mail and, if possible, by e-mail, the following information at the time that it provides the owner with the results of that testing:
4.
Provision of information to other private drinking water well owners.
If the department has not conducted or facilitated the testing of a private drinking water well for potential PFAS contamination, the department shall provide to the owner of the private drinking water well, by mail and, if possible, by e-mail, the information under subsection 3, paragraphs A and C if the department has knowledge that the well may be contaminated by PFAS or if the owner requests such information by telephone, in writing or by e-mail.

Legislative History

PL 2025, c. 321, §1 (NEW).