One water policy trend deals with reducing lead levels in drinking water within schools. Two state bills, SB 481- Drinking Water Outlets in School Buildings - Elevated Level of Lead and Grant Program, HB 496- Public and Nonpublic Schools - Inspections for Environmental Hazards, and one Montgomery County bill,Bill 2-19- Lead in Drinking Water – Schools, seek to reduce the lead levels within a school system. Elevated lead levels in schools are caused by on-property plumbing fixtures; WSSC does not have lead pipes within its system. WSSC provides lead testing and analytical services to many schools within our service area. Learn more about WSSC’s water quality here: https://www.wsscwater.com/lead
Key Updates
On February 28th, WSSC Commissioners are expected to take formal positions on HB 647 (MC/PG 113-19) Water Leakage Billing (OPPOSE) and MC/PG 114-19Collective Bargaining - Technical Unit (SUPPORT).
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