Maine is considering stricter standards that could trigger consumption advisories for PFAS in some of the state’s freshwater fish, while scientists continue to gather data on potential health impacts of the chemicals in shellfish.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Many Fairfield residents oppose requirement they connect to public water system
More than 100 people gather for a public hearing on the proposed $48 million expansion of the Kennebec Water District, to serve areas of Fairfield affected by “forever chemicals.”
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Posted inCommunity, Maine
Fairfield moves forward with water expansion project as PFAS testing expands in Maine
The $48 million project would expand the Kennebec Water District, which already serves some parts of Fairfield, to reach a much larger area of town.
Posted inMaine
Elevated levels of PFAS, arsenic found in well water near Kittery landfill
Routine checks of test wells by the Maine DEP showed elevated contaminant levels at three sites.
Posted inMaine
Legislative panel OKs $100 million PFAS relief fund for farmers
The money could be used to cover remediation efforts, crop losses, farm buyouts and long-term health care needs.
Posted inMaine
Lawmakers consider $100 million relief fund for farmers with contaminated land
The fund would reimburse farmers whose water or fields are contaminated by PFAS for testing and clean up, lost crops and herds, farm transitions or buyouts, and long-term health monitoring.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell Select Board seeks answers about PFAS cleanup at air base
Among the board’s concerns is the Navy’s upcoming work to remove toxins from the base’s stormwater retention system at Picnic Pond and Mere Creek.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Farmers urge passage of bill to stop agricultural use of PFAS-laden sludge
One says at a news conference Wednesday that his family is ‘teetering on the edge of losing everything’ because of PFAS contamination.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Legislative committee supports bill to stop spreading sewage sludge
Sen. Stacy Brenner, the committee chairwoman, said LD 1911 amounted to ‘one of those opportunities when you know better, you do better.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should stop spreading PFAS
So-called ‘forever chemicals’ build up and never break down in soil, water and human bodies.