The decision comes after environmental regulators designated the chemicals — used in nonstick frying pans, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs, cosmetics and countless other consumer products – as hazardous substances.
PFAS
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 superintendent updates PFAS levels in school well water
Superintendent Christian Elkington provides the board, as well as students and parents/caregivers, the test result of PFAS levels in the well water at Cape Cod Hill School, as well as hear administrative reports from Foster Career and Technical Education center and transportation.
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As hunting season ramps up, state officials broaden testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in fish and wildlife
Part of the strategy for agencies like the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is to use Fairfield as something of a case study to guide future testing in other regions of the state.
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Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state’s role as a leader in fighting climate change.
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States take on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ with bans, lawsuits
Lawmakers in several states point to Maine’s 2021 passage of a law banning PFAS in all new products as a landmark moment.
Posted inMaine
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.
Posted inMaine
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 inMaine, Schools & 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 inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates
The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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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.