| Rule Number: |
20P003 |
| Title: |
Rule Governing Testing and Remediation of Lead in the Drinking Water of Schools and Child Care Facilities. |
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Type:
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Standard |
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Status:
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Adopted |
| Agency: |
Department of Health, Agency of Human Services
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| Legal Authority: |
18 V.S.A. § 1247, and 3 V.S.A. § 801(b)(11) |
| Summary:
| The rule includes requirements for taking samples of water used for consumption and food preparation n schools and child care programs. The rule also includes sampling methodology, the frequency and scope of continued sampling, and requirements for implementation of lead mitigation plans. |
| Persons Affected:
| Schools, child care programs, parents, guardians, children, students, teachers, school staff, child care program staff, the Department of health, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department for Children and Families, and the Agency of Education. |
| Economic Impact:
| While the General Assembly appropriated funding for the cost of laboratory testing and remediation for the first (current) round of testing, it is unclear who will bear the costs of future rounds. The cost to schools and child care programs will vary widely, depending on the number of taps to be tested and the cost of remediation. The laboratory testing and shipping is approximately $60 per outlet. |
| Posting date: |
Jan 29,2020 |
