In the wake of the water crisis in Flint, Mich., state Senator Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) has introduced legislation that would mandate annual water testing in schools.
The three-bill package would allow the state to perform testing for lead and copper in school drinking water and to create a task force to review current practices and make recommendations. Currently, most schools in the state are not required to conduct such testing, according to a release.
“The crisis in Flint has brought to light concern that schools are not testing water that is brought in through municipal water systems,” Jones said. “These bills would require copper and lead testing at least once a year to make sure the drinking water does not exceed certain levels.”