Maine § 2608. - Information on private water supply contamination; interagency cooperation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2608. — Information on private water supply contamination; interagency cooperation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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 [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).]
B. Request information on potential ground water contamination at or near the site of a private water supply. [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).]
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 [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).]
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. [PL 1983, c. 837, §2 (NEW).]
3. Cooperation with local health officer.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2608.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2608. cover?
Section 2608. ("Information on private water supply contamination; interagency cooperation") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2608.?
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