School Drinking Water Quality Testing, Monitoring, and Maintenance

Year: 2018

Resolution Number: 28

Action Taken: Approved

Status: In Progress

Author(s): Gerald Natzke, Jr., DO, and Lawrence Reynolds, MD

Sponsor: Gerald D. Natzke, Jr., DO

On behalf of: Genesee County Delegation

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS engage the State of Michigan to develop comprehensive rules for water testing, flushing, monitoring, and filtration, oversight and remediation for schools and school districts in Michigan; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to pursue updating of the regulation of water in schools consistent with the process outlined for the State of Michigan; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to pursue changes to the federal lead and copper rules, recognizing that there is no safe level of metal contaminants in water.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for School Drinking Water Quality Testing, Monitoring, and Maintenance

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org