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This bill amends the Clean Drinking Water Access Act to modify requirements for lead water filtration in schools, establishing detailed guidelines for water management plans and testing. Schools must develop a comprehensive drinking water management plan by January 24, 2025, which includes identifying water outlets, specifying filtered bottle-filling stations (at least one per 100 occupants), and establishing testing schedules. The bill requires annual water sampling to ensure filters provide water with lead concentrations of 5 parts per billion or less, with specific protocols for different lead concentration levels. If lead is detected at 1-5 parts per billion, schools must check and replace filters and retest; if lead exceeds 5 parts per billion, schools must shut off the water outlet, post warning signs, and develop a remediation plan. Importantly, the bill includes a provision that exempts schools from installing filtration systems if water testing between January 24, 2022, and January 24, 2025, shows no lead presence, and requires schools to conduct water testing at least every three years. The bill also stipulates that schools are not obligated to comply unless the legislature appropriates sufficient funds for implementation, ensuring financial feasibility of the water safety measures.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0062