PFAS Laboratory

UMaine Facility Location

Jenness Hall, University of Maine, Orono

Project Summary

The PFAS Laboratory project renovates space on the second floor of Jenness Hall to create a state-of-the-art analytical laboratory. The facility will support Maine’s PFAS monitoring and research efforts.

PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are persistent synthetic compounds detected in water, soil and agricultural products across the state. Maine has been a national leader in addressing PFAS contamination linked to historical biosolid applications.

The new laboratory will expand analytical capacity to identify and quantify PFAS compounds at environmentally relevant concentrations. It will reduce turnaround times and costs while strengthening UMaine’s leadership in PFAS research.

General Info 

Facility Function: Academic, Research

Current Phase: Design

Status: In-Progress

Project Type: Space Renewal

Facility Name: PFAS Laboratory

College or Division: Cooperative Extension

Gross Square Feet: 1,700

Project / Design Start Date: Spring 2025

Construction Start: Spring 2026

Occupancy Date: Fall 2026

Project Architect: LaVallee Brensinger

General Contractor: Landry/French Construction

Project Manager: Nick Ramsey, UMS CPPM

Campus FM Lead: Ryan Ward, UM FM Space & Capital Management Services

Budget Info

Total Project Budget: $5 million

Funding Sources: Congressionally Delegated Spending (CDS)