Lawmakers in several states point to Maine’s 2021 passage of a law banning PFAS in all new products as a landmark moment.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Federal agency to assess public health danger in Fairfield from ‘forever chemical’ contamination
The assessment by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry appears to be the first time a federal office is directly involved in the PFAS contamination in Maine.
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Posted inNew England, News
Cambridge, Massachusetts, finds ‘forever chemicals’ in its water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved Friday to designate 2 PFAS chemicals found in the city’s water as hazardous substances.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine farmers, advocates cheer federal action to clean up forever chemicals
A long-anticipated federal rule, if approved as drafted, would enable states to recoup money to help cover the mounting costs of responding to PFAS contamination.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The acceptable level of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water is zero
The sooner Maine’s standards reflect this, the better, recent findings at more than half a dozen schools show.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine schools act to mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water
Mount Desert Island High and Chebeague Island School are among the schools that have installed filters after testing showed PFAS levels exceeded the state’s allowable limit of 20 parts per trillion.
Posted inUncategorized
Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs
The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State
Maine Chamber, trade groups ask for delay in forever chemicals reporting law
They say they don’t have enough time or information to comply with the requirement, which takes effect in January.
Posted inLocal Government, Uncategorized
Farmington raises rate for septage
Selectmen approved increasing the septage receiving rate from $85 to $175 per 1,000 gallons of septage.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Farmington increases rate for septic waste brought to treatment plant
Local haulers will be charged $175 per 1,000 gallons, up from $85.