22 M.R.S. §2608: Information on private water supply contamination; interagency cooperation

1. Information on private water supply contamination. The department shall provide information and consultation to citizens who:

A. Make reports of potential contamination of private water supplies; and

B. Request information on potential ground water contamination at or near the site of a private water supply.

2. Interagency cooperation. The department shall coordinate with the Department of Environmental Protection for the purposes of:

A. Assessing the public health implications of reports or requests made by citizens in subsection 1; and

B. Determining the appropriate response to those reports or requests, including, but not limited to, on-site investigation, well water testing and ground water monitoring.

3. Cooperation with local health officer.