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flag Maine offers free PFAS blood tests to 600+ residents in contaminated areas, targeting those with high chemical levels in water or soil.

flag Maine is providing free PFAS blood tests to over 600 residents in areas contaminated by agricultural sludge fertilizer, with testing available to those living on or near properties with well water exceeding 20 parts per trillion for six PFAS compounds or soil PFOS levels above 170 parts per billion. flag The initiative, funded by the state’s $60 million PFAS fund, targets affected households, farmhands, and former landowners, aiming to assess exposure to seven common PFAS chemicals. flag Results will help guide health decisions and evaluate mitigation efforts like water filtration. flag The program marks a shift from monitoring to direct medical intervention, with $7.3 million allocated for medical costs and $400,000 for initial testing. flag More than 90 farms have been identified as contaminated.

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