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NY S07777

NY S07777
Provides for filter-first drinking water management plans where there is a finding of lead contamination in an affected school district.


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Introduced
05/06/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to school potable water testing

AI Summary

This bill amends New York's public health law to require school districts to implement a "filter-first drinking water management plan" in response to lead contamination. Under the new provisions, schools must install filtered bottle-filling stations (at least one per 100 occupants) and filtered faucets in areas like kitchens and nurses' stations, with specific technical requirements for these filtration devices, including certification to meet NSF/ANSI standards for lead reduction. When lead contamination is detected above the action level (0.005 milligrams per liter), schools must continue testing, provide safe drinking water to occupants, and notify parents of test results. Schools are required to develop a comprehensive plan that includes a schedule for filter cartridge replacement, shutting off non-filtered water outlets, and posting signs indicating which water outlets are safe for human consumption. The bill mandates that beginning 12 months after the law's effective date, schools can only install filtered faucets or filtered bottle-filling stations for human consumption. Importantly, expenses incurred for implementing these water safety measures will be fully reimbursable through clean water infrastructure project funds, making it financially feasible for school districts to comply with the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 05/06/2025)

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