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SB 719·MD·senate

Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation

Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Love
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 329

Apr 8, 2026

Summary

The bill bans the use of sewage sludge that contains 50 parts per billion or more of certain PFAS on agricultural or marginal land after Oct. 1, 2027, and restricts sludge with 25‑50 ppb unless it meets extra requirements. It permits sludge producers to blend material from different sources to bring PFAS below 25 ppb by Sep. 30, 2029, and directs the Department of the Environment to create monitoring, pretreatment, and fee standards. The goal is to protect groundwater, surface water, and public health.

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