BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 8, 2021
As toxic forever chemicals continue to show up in water and soils across Maine, scientists are learning more about the impact the substances have on human health. That’s led to a push at the state level to better regulate — or stop — further exposure in Maine. When it comes to addressing PFAS — officially known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — Maine is a national leader among the states. Nearly a dozen bills before the Legislature address a wide range of PFAS-related issues, from lowering the acceptable level of PFAS contamination in water to increasing the statute of limitations for Mainers who have been impacted by PFAS contamination. Gov. Janet Mills has also earmarked $40 million for addressing the PFAS issue in Maine.