New York State Schools Must Test Water For Lead

There's a brand new law here in New York State.  Governor Cuomo has signed a bill requiring all schools to test drinking water for lead contamination.

It's been determined that exposure to lead can cause behavioral problems in young children and possible brain damage as well.  The Albany Times Union reports that the state Health Department issued emergency regulations requiring schools to test their water by October 31st.

Until now, schools in New York State were not required to test their drinking water for lead.  Those schools that did test were doing it voluntarily.