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LD 1786

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

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Ankeles and 9 co-sponsors

Overview: LD 1786 - An Act To Require The Department Of Environmental Protection To Provide Certain Information Regarding Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To The Publi

Became Law without Governor's Signature
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Bill Summary · LD 1786

Overview: LD 1786 - 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
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to improve public awareness and access to information regarding the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water sources, both public and private.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to maintain a publicly accessible database of PFAS test results for public water systems
- Mandates the Department to notify private well owners if PFAS are detected in their water supply
- Directs the Department to provide guidance and resources to private well owners on PFAS testing and mitigation

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Owners of private drinking water wells, who will receive direct notification and information about PFAS contamination
- Operators of public water systems, who will be required to report PFAS test results to the Department
- The general public, who will have improved access to information about PFAS in their local water supplies

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill has become law without the Governor's signature. The new PFAS reporting and notification requirements will take effect within 6 months of the law's enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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