OH SB269

Public water systems must notify the Director of Environmental Protection within 24 hours of becoming aware that lead contamination may affect drinking water and must notify affected persons within 30 days.

If a public water system fails to notify affected persons within 30 days, the Director must provide the notice within 5 days and ensure ongoing on-site testing and assistance by Environmental Protection Agency staff.

The Director must adopt rules within 120 days requiring public water systems to monitor for lead and copper at least once every 6 months, with continued monitoring until two consecutive periods show levels below standards.

New or updated corrosion control treatment plans are required when a water system changes its water source, makes substantial renovations or repairs to treatment facilities, or experiences other events that could impact water quality.

Defines "lead free" as solders or flux containing no more than 0.2% lead and pipes or fittings containing no more than 8% lead.