An Act ensuring safe drinking water in schools

This bill requires all schools and child care centers in Massachusetts to annually test their drinking water outlets for lead levels. If tests show elevated lead, the facilities must immediately shut off the affected outlets and install certified point-of-use filters at most water dispensers within eighteen months. Additionally, the law mandates that existing water fountains be permanently replaced with filtered bottle-filling stations to ensure every student has access to safe drinking water. The legislation also establishes specific definitions for testing methods and filter certifications to guide these safety measures.