Bill > S02438

This bill requires state and local parks to conduct potable water testing for lead contamination at least once every three years. If lead is detected, park managers must take several actions: continue water testing, provide safe drinking water to park visitors, post conspicuous warnings about the contamination, abate the lead contamination within 90 days, and transmit test results to the commissioner of parks. The bill defines lead action levels as exceeding 0.005 milligrams per liter, and mandates that park managers share testing results and remediation plans with the public through websites and other means. Additionally, the commissioners of health and parks must publish a biennial report on tap water testing findings, which will be distributed to key state officials and made publicly available. The bill aims to improve water safety and transparency in public parks by establishing clear testing and remediation protocols for lead contamination.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2438