Maine's first accredited lab for PFAS testing is expanding to meet demand

By Vivien Leigh | News Center Maine | December 6, 2024

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"This week, the Biden administration moved to prevent dangerous "forever chemicals" from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process.

The federal action comes as Maine's first accredited lab to test for PFAS chemicals expands to meet the testing needs of customers in state and beyond.

Kimberly Lindof wanted her mother's and brother's wells tested for PFAS chemicals. They live in areas with a history of spreading sludge, a contamination source at dozens of agriculture sites."