This bill adds contaminants to the Department of Health and Human Services' uniform testing recommendation for private wells. The bill requires a program to provide free testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in household well water of low-
42 income residents through contracts with qualified laboratories. The department is required
43 to conduct educational outreach to make low-income residents aware of the availability of
44 free testing of well water and eligibility for grants from the Maine State Housing Authority
45 to pay for water treatment systems. The bill clarifies that homeowners served by well water
46 that exceeds state standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other
47 contaminants are eligible for the grants.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1006, HP 642: 22.2602, 30-A.4722