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Results should be emailed to [DPH.LeadH2O@illinois.gov](DPH.LeadH2O@illinois.gov).  \nSB 0550 was signed by Governor Bruce Rauner on January 16, 2017. It requires all schools (Pre-K through 5th grade) to test for lead in water used for drinking and cooking. Schools built after January 1, 2000 are not required to test at this time.  \nSampling must be completed by:  \n􀂙 December 31, 2017—Schools constructed prior to January 1, 1987  \n􀂙 December 31, 2018—Schools constructed between January 2, 1987 and January 1, 2000  \nAction Steps Prior to Sampling  \n1. Your local water supply can be a great resource. Contact them to request assistance in establishing your sampling plan.  \n2. Obtain a general floor plan for each school building. Floor plans are available in the schools’ asbestos management plan.  \n3. Identify all fixtures to be sampled on the general floor plan. All plumbing fixtures that are used for cooking or drinking must be sampled. Bathroom and utility sinks do not need to be sampled.  \n4. Assign a unique alphanumeric identifier to each fixture.  \n5. Label fixture identifiers on the floor plan. Make sure all samples are labeled with the corresponding alphanumeric identifier for each fixture.  \n6. Determine which IEPA accredited laboratory you will utilize for the analysis. A list can be found at  \n[http://www.epa.illinois.gov/citizens/citizens](http://www.epa.illinois.gov/citizens/citizens)  \ninformation/in-your-home/resources-on-lead/index.  \n7. Contact the laboratory to obtain enough 250 mL sample bottlesand Chain of Custody forms to allow you to collect 2 samples from each fixture. The laboratory will also provide sample shipping instructions.  \nSample Collection Procedure  \n􀂙 Do NOT collect sampleson Mondays or after extended  \nholiday/break periods.  \n􀂙 Schools should develop a program to routinely flush plumbing fixtures after extended school closings.  \n􀂙 Do NOT flush plumbing fixtures in advance of sampling.  \nPROCEDURE  \n1. Each fixture must be sampled twice:  \na. First draw sample  \nb. Second draw sample after 30 seconds  \n2. Ensure water has been idle and unused in pipes and fixtures for at least eight hours, but not more than  \n18 hours.  \n3. Prior to sampling, label the sample bottles with the alphanumeric identifier. Do not open the sample bottles until you are ready to collect each sample.  \n4. Position the first sample bottle beneath the fixture and turn the water on. Do not allow any water to spill.  \n5. Fill the bottle to the shoulder or the line marked  \n250 mL and turn the water off. Cap the bottle tightly.  \n6. 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