LD 500·ME·house
An Act To Ensure Access To Safe Drinking Water From Household Wells In Rural Areas By Expanding Testing
FailedFiled Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor: Bill Pluecker (I)
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Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Apr 29, 2026
Summary
The measure creates a state‑funded program that tests private residential wells for arsenic, other listed contaminants, and PFAS at no cost to low‑income households. It also requires outreach about the testing program and makes homeowners with wells exceeding state standards eligible for treatment‑system grants. The goal is to protect drinking‑water safety in rural areas.
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