Maine lawmakers approve ban on pesticides containing PFAS by 2030

PFAS

Published
April 11, 2022

Maine lawmakers approve ban on pesticides containing PFAS by 2030

The legislation, which has divided the state's farming community, was passed by the Senate on Monday after gaining approval in the House last week.
Published
April 7, 2022

Bill to ban sludge recycling and spreading divides farmers

While some farmers support a ban on sludge spreading to protect Maine farms from forever chemicals, a group that includes farmers and wastewater treatment operators want a 'science based approach' to monitoring PFAS levels to avoid increased fertilizer and sewer costs.
Published
April 3, 2022

As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals

Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain "forever chemicals," were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
Published
March 27, 2022

New research raises concerns about PFAS chemicals in Maine fish

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.
Published
March 24, 2022

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."

Published
March 21, 2022

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.
Published
March 20, 2022

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.
Published
March 17, 2022

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.
Published
March 15, 2022

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.
Published
March 11, 2022

Federal funding contains $1.6 million for ‘forever chemicals’ treatment system in Madison

The bill containing the funding has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and is now awaiting President Joe Biden's signature.