Reducing Lead in School Drinking Water

In 2017, legislation was passed requiring public school districts and charter schools to test for the presence of lead in water. The legislation went into effect on July 1, 2018. For guidance, please reference:

• Minnesota Statutes, 121A.335 Lead in School Drinking Water.

Model Plan

The model plan is intended for use by all public school districts and charter schools in Minnesota. A model plan is required for public schools and charter schools per legislation but also appropriate for other types of buildings such as, other types of schools, businesses, child care facilities, etc.

Toolkit

The toolkit provides resources available to schools that are required to communicate about lead in drinking water test results.

• Education and Communication Toolkit: Reducing Lead in Drinking Water (PDF)

Water Infrastructure Improvements

Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Grant can be found at Minnesota Lead Testing in Schools and Child Cares in Drinking Water.

Flyers available for download:

• Actions at Every Level (PDF)
• Types of actions that can be taken when results for lead are elevated (PDF)
• Lead in Drinking Water in Early Care and Education Settings (PDF)

Other resource

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Ensuring Drinking Water Quality in School Facilities During and After Extended Closures (PDF)