The Vermont Statutes Online
The Statutes below include the actions of the 2024 session of the General Assembly.
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Title 18 : Health
Chapter 024A : Lead in Drinking Water of Schools and Child Care Facilities
(Cite as: 18 V.S.A. § 1242)-
§ 1242. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Action level” means four parts per billion (ppb) of lead.
(2) “Alternative water source” means:
(A) water from an outlet within the building or facility that is below the action level; or
(B) containerized, bottled, or packaged drinking water.
(3) “Building” means any structure, facility, addition, or wing that may be occupied or used by children or students.
(4) “Child care provider” has the same meaning as in 33 V.S.A. § 3511.
(5) “Child care facility” or “facility” has the same meaning as in 33 V.S.A. § 3511.
(6) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Health.
(7) “Department” means the Department of Health.
(8) “Drinking water” has the same meaning as in 10 V.S.A. § 1671.
(9) “Independent school” has the same meaning as in 16 V.S.A. § 11.
(10) “Outlet” means a drinking water fixture currently or reasonably expected to be used for consumption or cooking purposes, including a drinking fountain, an ice machine, or a faucet as determined by a school district, supervisory union, independent school, or child care provider.
(11) “School district” has the same meaning as in 16 V.S.A. § 11.
(12) “Supervisory union” has the same meaning as in 16 V.S.A. § 11. (Added 2019, No. 66, § 1, eff. June 17, 2019.)
