An Act To Require The Department Of Environmental Protection To Provide Certain Information Regarding Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To The Public And Private Drinking Water Well Owners

LD 1786 requires Maine's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to publicly share current federal or state standards for PFAS chemicals in drinking water (measured in parts per trillion) on its website. It also mandates that the DEP directly notify private well owners via mail or email when contamination is suspected, upon request, or when test results are reported. The information provided must include the current standards, easy-to-understand test results comparing to those standards, and resources for remediation and financial assistance. This bill directly affects public health transparency for Maine residents using private drinking water wells.