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Welcome

Welcome to the homepage of the California State Water Resources Control Board's Lead in Drinking Water Testing Assistance Program for Child Care Centers (CCCs). The Assistance Program is funded by the State of California to help licensed child care providers meet the new requirements for lead in drinking water as set out in Assembly Bill 2370 (AB 2370).

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Lead Testing Assistance Program

Sampling & Consultation

Free sampling, consultation, and remediation services are provided to qualified applicants directly by the Assistance Team, led by the Office of Water Programs (OWP) at California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State). (Please note that all sampling services must be done through the program, and the program is not authorized to reimburse private/outside sampling.)

Our Website

This website will help guide CCC providers through the assistance program process. Consultation support is available to all CCCs to assist with drafting plans of correction for cases where lead results exceed the Action Level.

How to Apply

To apply for sampling services or to register for consultation services, use the Provider Portal to complete the Eligibility Form for your facility. You can return to the Provider Portal to track your sampling status. Notes from consultation services will be emailed to you directly.

Reimbursements

Centers with Action Level exceedances may apply for reimbursement if they replace their fixture with an approved, low-lead fixture. Centers that meet additional reimbursement criteria will be eligible for up to a total of $450 per fixture with an exceedance.