Assembly Bill 2370 (AB 2370) requires all licensed child day care centers located on private property in California to test for lead levels in their drinking water. AB 2370 requires licensed child day care centers which are located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, to have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on a specified schedule and to notify parents or legal guardians of children enrolled in the day care center of the requirement to test the drinking water and the results of the test. If a licensed child day care center is notified that it has elevated lead levels, AB 2370 requires the day care center to immediately make inoperable and cease using the affected fountains and faucets and obtain a potable source for water for children and staff. Testing for lead levels in drinking water must be conducted between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2023.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided a summary and implementation memo which provides detailed information regarding AB 2370.
Review the CDSS Memo in regard to Lead Testing
The CDSS can be reached at:
744 P Street, MS T9-15-48
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: (916) 651-6040
Email: cclwebmaster@dss.ca.gov