The Solution
Filter First
Filtered drinking water stations, often called Hydration Stations, are drinking water fountains and bottle fillers with filters that remove lead and reduce other impurities. These devices can replace old water fountains, be retrofitted for existing fountains, or be installed independently.
These devices must have a filter that meets the NSF 53 standard for lead reduction.
To ensure adequate access to clean water, schools should install 1 Filtered Drinking Water Station per 100 students and staff .
Install point of use filters in kitchens and where filter stations are not practical.
These Stations are being installed to remove lead that was found in school water in Detroit, Flint, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, & Dearborn schools.
Policy proposals
Support a supplemental budget allocation for the installation of filtered drinking water stations in all Michigan public schools. Additional funds should be provided for replacing filter cartridges and follow-up testing for lead and copper. Support legislation that requires schools to install filtered drinking water stations that meet NSF standard 53 for lead reduction. Ensure that one filtered drinking water station is installed for every 100 students and that stations and filters are properly maintained.
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