Lead Testing of Drinking Water
Updated Guidance
Revisions to Public Health Law (PHL) §1110, which governs school potable water testing and standards, went into effect December 22, 2022. The key revisions to the law which will require changes to Subpart 67-4 include:
- The revised action level of lead in drinking water is 5 parts per billion (ppb), reduced from 15 ppb.
- School buildings deemed “lead-free” are no longer exempt from testing requirements.
- Should it be necessary to provide water to school occupants following an outlet being taken out of service due to an action level exceedance, it must be provided free of charge.
- Copies of lead sampling results including laboratory reports and any lead remediation plans must be made available to the public and posted on the school’s website.
- Compliance testing will occur on a triennial (every 3 years) schedule.
Please refer to NYS Department of Health website for any questions regarding these revisions: DOH Lead Testing of School Drinking Water
New York State School for the Deaf Lead Testing Results
Additional Resources
- State Aid for the Testing of Water for Potential Lead Contamination
- New York State Department of Health - Lead Testing of School Drinking Water
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water