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Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Published
January 15, 2020

Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees

Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
Published
January 5, 2020

Arundel farmer denied aid in ‘forever chemicals’ nightmare

His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won't help him recoup losses.
Published
December 26, 2019

Maine task force recommends more widespread water testing for ‘forever chemicals’

But members split over a proposal to allow the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to order cleanup of contaminated sites.
Published
December 10, 2019

A 34 million-gallon sewer leak in Waterville highlights infrastructure needs, official says

Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District Superintendent Timothy LeVasseur said Tuesday that 34 million, not 15 million, gallons of sewage flowed into the Kennebec River when a sewer main broke.
Published
December 9, 2019

Bill would direct DEP to evaluate air emissions from tank farms in Maine

The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.

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Published
November 26, 2019

Lawyers for York County farm tainted by ‘forever chemicals’ seeking changes to law

They want Mainers to have more time to sue when PFAS contamination is found on their property.
Published
November 21, 2019

Sustenance fishing rules proposed for Maine waters draw mixed response

The Mills administration negotiated an agreement with tribal leaders this year that proposes tightening water quality standards to better protect the health of people who rely on fishing for sustenance.
Published
November 10, 2019

Households are awash in ‘forever chemicals’

From stain-resistant couches to dental floss, substances at the heart of a growing health concern are embedded in modern consumer products.
Published
November 6, 2019

Treatment plant discharging into Kennebec River processed runoff possibly laced with ‘forever chemicals’

Environmental and health advocates say the incident highlights the need for more testing and regulation of PFAS in the waste stream and in consumer products.
Published
November 6, 2019

York agrees to pay $75,000 fine for building seawall without a permit

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection says the town violated the Natural Resources Protection Act by not obtaining a permit before building the stepped seawall along Long Sands Beach.