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ME LD493
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Laurie Osher
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AI Summary
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Landlords of residential buildings with private drinking water wells must test for PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by January 1, 2026, using EPA-approved methods through certified laboratories
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Expands existing landlord well water testing requirements (currently every 5 years starting January 2022) to include PFAS along with arsenic and other contaminants specified in state testing recommendations
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Adds PFAS to the Department of Health and Human Services uniform testing recommendation list for periodic private well testing, alongside arsenic, bacteria, lead, radon, and other contaminants
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Requires sellers of residential property with private water supplies to disclose any water test results that detect PFAS presence
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Landlords must provide tenants with test results within 10 days of receiving them, including notifying new tenants of the most recent test results
Legislative Description
An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells
Public Safety
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025