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Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?

by Emmett Gartner The Maine Monitor April 18, 2026April 20, 2026

As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.

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How a chemical spill in Brunswick has affected Casco Bay

by Penelope Overton March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

A 2-year study tracked the toxic reach of forever chemicals from a 51,000-gallon spill of firefighting foam in 2024.

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Worried about PFAS in the Hallowell Water District water? Here’s what to know.

by Ethan Horton March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

The latest tests show drinking water in Hallowell and some parts of Farmingdale has more PFAS than allowed under state regulations.

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Kennebec Water District launching $8.6M project to filter PFAS

by Amy Calder February 7, 2026February 6, 2026

The treatment plant upgrades are expected to be completed in about 2 years.

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Sludge treatment plant proposed in Sanford

by Penelope Overton February 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Aries Clean Technologies claims its gasification and oxidization plant can destroy most forever chemicals in sewage sludge, but the state has yet to evaluate its claims.

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Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners

by Penelope Overton January 29, 2026February 23, 2026

The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.

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Maine approves new pesticides with forever chemicals

by Penelope Overton January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

The Board of Pesticide Control approved products that contain ingredients Maine will ban in 2032, arguing federal regulators consider them to be safe.