Filters First Law in Michigan

Lead filters for schools and daycare facilities (DWMP)

Meet Compliance Standards: Schools and Childcare Centers

Apply for Filter First Funding by Oct 25, 2024

By January 24, 2025, all schools and childcare centers in Michigan will be required to adhere to the new Filter First legislation, which mandates the implementation of a Drinking Water Management Plan (DWMP).

Requirements Overview

1. Develop a Drinking Water Management Plan (DWMP)
2. Install Lead-Reducing Filters on all consumptive fixtures.
3. Test Filtered Water regularly.
4. Schedule Routine Water Sampling and testing for lead at each filtered fixture.
5. Select a Certified Drinking Water Laboratory to analyze samples.
6. Record Test Results in a table or similar format.

Recommended Products

AlwaysFresh® High Flow Chemical Reduction Drinking Water System (HF6000L)

• Certification: By IAPMO to NSF/ANSI Std 42 & 53 & 372, CSA B483.1
• Reduces: Lead, Cysts, Turbidity, Chlorine, and other health-related contaminants.
• Filtration: Class I fine filtration (0.5 micron).
• Capacity: Tested for 6,000 gallons (rated for 5,000 gallons with a meter, 3,000 gallons w/o a meter).
• Flow Rate: 1.67 gallons per minute (gpm). High enough to filter the cold side of a sink, bottle filler or drinking fountain.
• Installation: 3/8" Connections and fits under sinks and into most bottle fillers. Gordon Water Systems will provide installation and support, choose your own mechanical contractor or use your maintenance staff.
• Added Savings: The Filter head is No Charge (FREE!) for Schools and Daycares! That saves you $79 per filter system!!
• Support: Filters are made in the USA from a certified Disabled Veteran owned business located here in the midwest (Ohio) supported by Gordon Water Systems serving the west michigan community for over 51 years!