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PFAS
'Huge win for public health': Maine stakeholders react to federal PFAS rule
PFAS
'Huge win for public health': Maine stakeholders react to federal PFAS rule
The agency announced testing and remediation standards for public water sources and grants for residential wells.
PFAS
EPA announces first ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
People from Maine who have been impacted by PFAS are reacting to the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement. And so are utility companies.
PFAS
Mainers impacted by PFAS react to EPA limits on chemicals in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a requirement that public water sources test for and follow limits on six chemicals.
PFAS
Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS
PFAS chemicals are hazardous because they don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to health issues such as low birth weight and kidney cancer.
Environment
How Maine ranks on the latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency
Over the past decade, Maine companies released 40% fewer toxic chemicals but released 10% more from 2021-2022.
PFAS
Bill would allow agricultural pesticides to be exempt from 2030 PFAS ban
Lawmakers in Augusta are considering a bill exempting certain pesticides used on foods from a ban relating to forever chemicals.
PFAS
PFAS bill would allow agricultural pesticides to bypass 2030 ban
Maine lawmakers are considering the bill that would exempt agricultural pesticides from regulations and bans related to the forever chemicals.
PFAS
Maine farmers impacted by PFAS contamination can apply for aid
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry announced Monday it is receiving applications from commercial farms.
PFAS
PFAS detected at all monitoring sites in Casco Bay, study finds
The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences collected more than 100 samples across 18 Casco Bay sites last year to test for PFAS.
PFAS
Maine lawmakers weigh changes to groundbreaking PFAS law
The first-in-the-nation law requires companies to report 'forever chemicals' in products sold in Maine.
PFAS
Maine lawmakers weigh changes to groundbreaking PFAS law
The first-in-the-nation law requires companies to report 'forever chemicals' in products sold in Maine
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