- A. This chapter applies to the testing of drinking water from drinking water outlets in occupied public or nonpublic school buildings, except as noted in §B of this regulation.
- B. This chapter does not apply to a public or nonpublic school if the school’s water system is classified as a public water system and is already subject to testing for lead under COMAR 26.04.01.06-2.
C. Each school shall establish that it:
- (1) Has a school-specific plan for testing prior to each sampling event;
- (2) Has a plan for remedial action if an elevated level of lead is detected;
- (3) Has identified a designated responsible person who will ensure that this regulation is followed; and
- (4) Maintains records of sample dates and times, sample types, sample locations, types of outlets sampled, results of testing, waivers granted, and all actions taken.
- D. The Department and MSDE employees may enter school buildings upon reasonable notice.
Authority: Environment Article, §§6-1501—6-1502, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: April 9, 2018 (45:7 Md. R. 347)