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PFAS contamination

Maine wells over the state's 20 ppt PFAS 'forever chemicals' drinking-water standard, by town (Maine DEP).

Fairfield leads, at 155 (sampled wells).

PFAS contamination, Maine — recent figures from Maine Department of Environmental Protection
PFAS contaminationValue
Fairfield155
Benton30
Knox28
Unity19
Corinna13
Sidney11
Damariscotta10
Jackson10
Albion10
Chelsea9
Oakland8
Canaan7

Latest: . Source: Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Figures update as the source refreshes.

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