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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 26.16.07.08" title_num="26" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="07" heading="Response to Samples Indicating Elevated Levels of Lead.">
  <text>After being notified by the laboratory of an elevated level of lead in a drinking water outlet, schools shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Within 24 hours, prevent all physical access to water from the drinking water outlet until the problem is mitigated;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Within 5 school days, collect a flushed sample from each outlet for which the first-draw sample result exceeded 20 ppb of lead;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Have the flush sample analyzed by a certified laboratory; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Continuously maintain an adequate supply of drinking water to school occupants that meets the current Safe Drinking Water Act standards.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>