New Jersey S3223 mandates schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install certified filters.

New Jersey S3223 requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years. If lead concentration exceeds five parts per billion, facilities must notify parents, staff, and relevant departments. The bill also mandates the installation of certified filters at drinking water outlets. Schools and child care centers must make test results public and take immediate action if lead levels are too high, including providing alternative drinking water. The bill extends current lead testing requirements for schools to child care centers.

New Jersey S3223 mandates schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years and install certified filters.

New Jersey S3223 requires schools and child care centers to test drinking water for lead every two years. If lead concentration exceeds five parts per billion, facilities must notify parents, staff, and relevant departments. The bill also mandates the installation of certified filters at drinking water outlets. Schools and child care centers must make test results public and take immediate action if lead levels are too high, including providing alternative drinking water. The bill extends current lead testing requirements for schools to child care centers.