An Act to Protect the Drinking Water for Consumers of Certain Water Systems by Establishing Maximum Contaminant Levels for Certain Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Sponsored By: Daniel Shagoury (Democratic)
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Enforcement, notices, and rules for water safety
The Department of Health and Human Services enforces these PFAS water rules. People can appeal the Department’s actions under state law. Water systems must immediately report any suspected tampering to the Department and police. The Department can issue routine technical rules to carry out this program.
PFAS limits and testing for public water
The law sets maximum PFAS limits for community water systems and nontransient, noncommunity systems. The limits match the federal rule at 40 C.F.R. 141.61(c)(2) as of April 26, 2024. Maine can set lower limits or add more PFAS by rule to protect health. Systems must test for PFAS under 40 C.F.R. 141.902 and submit results under 40 C.F.R. 141.901 and 141.904. If PFAS is over the limit, the system must treat the water or use another remedy under 40 C.F.R. 141.905. The public notice must list each PFAS found, each level, and the total PFAS. The term “regulated PFAS” uses the federal list as of April 26, 2024.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel Shagoury
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Craig V. Hickman
Democratic • Senate
Daniel Ankeles
Democratic • House
Henry L. Ingwersen
Democratic • Senate
Lori Gramlich
Democratic • House
Matthea E. L. Daughtry
Democratic • Senate
Paul Flynn
Republican • House
Poppy Arford
Democratic • House
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
William Pluecker
Independent • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 425
6/25/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/12/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/11/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-628) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-628), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/11/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-628).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/10/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
3/27/2025SenateCommittee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/27/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-628), adopted by House & Senate
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