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Augusta water utility sues paper companies over PFAS contamination in Kennebec River wells

The utility says the mills should cover $2 million in treatment costs after PFAS levels exceeded Maine’s drinking-water limit.

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The Greater Augusta Utility District is suing several paper and packaging companies.

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Augusta utility sues 4 paper mills over toxic PFAS in drinking water

The federal lawsuit seeks to make upstream mills pay for millions in drinking water cleanup.

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Augusta water utility sues paper companies over PFAS contamination in Kennebec River wells

The Greater Augusta Utility District is suing several paper and packaging companies.

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WGME broke the news on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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