MAINE MORNING STAR • February 13, 2026
With growing concern about the prevalence of forever chemicals in Mainers’ drinking water, a proposal to fund the testing and clean-up of affected private wells is headed to a vote in the Maine Legislature. Last week, lawmakers on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted 9-4 to advance LD 2115, which would establish the Well Contamination Response Fund for private drinking water wells impacted by hazardous materials, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS. With an initial investment of $1 million from the state’s general fund, the fund would be used for testing, remediation, and the installation and maintenance of filter treatment systems.