The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.
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Forever chemicals found at Gorham mobile home park
The public water system that serves about 300 homes at Friendly Village slightly exceeds state drinking water safety standards.
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Maine’s PFAS ban expands to consumer items on Jan. 1
Under the updated law, many common household items like cookware, cosmetics and children’s toys must be free of harmful forever chemicals.
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Are ‘forever chemicals’ present in all U.S. water sources? | Fact brief
Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.
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Portland’s wastewater workers get recognition on the silver screen
An award-winning documentary on the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility highlights the dedication and humor needed by its workers to keep the city’s water clean.
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Portland joins lawsuit over PFAS-laden firefighting foam at jetport
The City Council voted unanimously Monday night to pursue legal action against developers of so-called forever chemicals amid concern that federally mandated fire-suppressing foam may have contaminated soil and groundwater around the airport.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Outdoors
Maine expands do-not-eat list as wildlife in Waldo County tests positive for PFAS
Parts of Knox, Thorndike and Unity are the latest additions to a growing number of areas in central Maine with a do-not-eat advisory.
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Maine offers free medical tests for residents exposed to PFAS
Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state’s response to the crisis, from tracking to direct medical intervention.
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South Portland residents will decide on turf, grass or nothing
The high school’s stadium field is in poor condition. Voters will weigh in a year after an athletic complex revamp failed.
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Long-awaited report reveals electrical fault likely caused Brunswick PFAS spill
The root cause analysis report will be discussed at an Oct. 29 Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board meeting.