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NY S02122

NY S02122
Relates to standards for and testing of potable water in school buildings; eliminates certain exemptions; sets minimum standards; permits building aid for remediation measures.


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
06/08/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
Passed
12/10/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/22/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to standards for and testing of potable water in school buildings; eliminates certain exemptions; sets minimum standards; permits building aid for remediation measures.

AI Summary

This bill relates to standards for and testing of potable water in school buildings. It eliminates certain exemptions, sets minimum standards, and permits building aid for remediation measures. The key provisions are: 1) It requires school districts to conduct triennial first-drawn tap testing of potable water systems to monitor for lead contamination, 2) It requires schools to provide safe, free potable water for drinking if lead contamination is found, 3) It sets a lead action level of 0.005 milligrams per liter, which is more stringent than the federal standard, 4) It requires schools to make testing results and lead remediation plans publicly available, and 5) It makes expenses for remediation fully reimbursable from state funds for clean water infrastructure projects.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.131 (on 12/22/2021)

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