![Gov. Cuomo Requiring NY Schools To Test Drinking Water For Lead](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2014/06/459410103.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Cuomo Requiring NY Schools To Test Drinking Water For Lead
It's a common sight to see: a little kid, standing on his tippy-toes at the schools water fountain trying to quench his thirst in between classes. When we think about our schools, we've always assumed they were safe. Then over the years problems have popped up on more than one occassion; the previous use of lead based paints, asbestos, etc. Now, our schools drinking water is coming into question and Governor Andrew Cuomo is enforcing that all New York schools be tested, which was signed under a new law as of Tuesday.
Elementary schools must be tested completely by the end of this month, with schools for older children being completed by the end of October. School districts are to report their findings not only to parents, but state officials as well.
After these tests are completed, new tests will occur on a five-year basis or on a schedule created by the states health commissioner.
More From 107.7 WGNA
![Remember Frontier Town? Abandoned for 25 Years: A Heartwrenching Look](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2023/01/attachment-WGNA.COM-2023-01-25T155723.487.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![World’s Largest Bounce House Returns To Capital Region This Weekend!](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2024/05/attachment-bounce-america-aerial.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![See Troy’s 5 Best Breakfast Restaurants [RANKED]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-02-07T143039.964.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![See The Capital Region’s 5 Best Mac & Cheese [RANKED]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-02-14T142559.413.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Capital Region County Named #1 To Live In New York](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2024/03/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-03-22T122337.686.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Popular Saratoga Springs Cafe Named New York’s Best For Comfort Food](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2023/09/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-01-10T074028.900.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The Capital Region’s 5 Best Cheesesteaks [RANKED]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2023/02/attachment-All-of-them-29.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Capital Region City Named Worst To Live In New York](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2024/03/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-03-18T153035.916.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Concert Review: Jordan Davis “Damn Good Time Tour” @ MVP Arena – 04/26/24](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2024/04/attachment-DGT-Cover.jpg?w=980&q=75)