Maine CDC updates fish consumption advisory after elevated PFAS found in local waterways

June 8, 2026

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"The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today issued updated freshwater fish consumption advisories. The updated advisories follow ongoing PFAS testing of water bodies across the state by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (Maine DEP) and are issued in coordination with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW).

Testing of fish in these locations found levels of perfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, above the Maine CDC’s recommended levels for regular consumption. Based on the results of those tests, the Maine CDC recommends limiting consumption of all fish or certain fish from the four waterbodies listed below. All four advisories are expansions or updates to those issued in previous years. With these additions and updates, a total of 28 waterbodies in Maine currently have a freshwater consumption advisory, bringing the total number of PFAS advisories to 29. The updated advisories recommend limiting consumption of fish from specific sections of two flowing waterbodies. All fish consumption advisories are listed on the Maine CDC’s website."