Lead Testing in School Drinking Water
2020 LEAD TESTING IN SCHOOL DRINKING WATER
- Guidance on State Aid for Lead-in-School-Drinking-Water testing Guidance on State Aid for Water Testing (12-03-2020); Extension of aid for lead testing is in statute 6-h NYSEL 3602.
- Extension of Lead Testing Requirements
(10-13-20) - Guidance on Flushing Prior to Reopening (09-09-20)
- Guidance on State Aid for Water Testing and Remediation (posted 07-09-20)
- Lead Testing in School Drinking Water (01-07-20)
- See Department of Health website for guidance concerning sampling, remediation, etc. (01-07-20)
- Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Presentation by the NYS Department of Health.
(1,128KB) (12/04/19) - Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Webinar Announcement and Reminders issued by the NYS Department of Health. (426KB) (10/24/19)
- Letter to District Superintendents and Superintendents issued by the NYS Department of Health on 06/26/19 regarding completion of the second round of lead testing of all water outlets used for drinking and cooking. (775KB) (06/28/19)
2016 LEAD TESTING IN SCHOOL DRINKING WATER
On September 6, 2016, the Governor signed legislation requiring all school districts in New York State to test potable water systems for lead contamination and to take responsive actions. To implement this new law, the Department of Health issued emergency regulations, titled Lead Testing in School Drinking Water. On May 9, 2018, the Lead Testing in School Drinking Water final regulation was published in the State Register, replacing the emergency regulation. Below you will find information to assist school districts and BOCES in implementing the regulations:
- Additional Information
Concerning Sampling, Remediation, Reporting and Other Program Details from NYS Department of Health on Lead Testing of School Drinking Water (10/03/16)
- Lead Testing in School Drinking Water (01-07-20)
- EPA Guidance: 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools (01-07-20)
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December 16, 2020