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Michigan Filter First and Murdock
Michigan Filter First and Murdock
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water for Children in Schools and Child Care Centers
What is Michigan Filter First?
Filter First describes a collection of Michigan laws designed to protect children from exposure to lead in drinking water. The Clean Drinking Water Access Act (HB 4341) and amendments to the Child Care Organization Act (HB 4342) are collectively known as Filter First. This legislation is the first in the nation to specifically protect children from exposure to lead in drinking water in schools and child care centers.
Model WF3000 - 3,000 Gallon Capacity
Reduces PFAS, Lead, Bacteria, Chlorine, and Microplastics in Water
Our industry-leading, 3000 gallon lead and PFAS water filter removes lead, PFAS ("forever chemicals"), microplastics, and other undesirable chemicals from drinking water.
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What Does Michigan Filter First Require?
To comply with Michigan Filter First requirements, schools and child care centers in Michigan must do three things:
Water Management Plan
Schools and child care centers must develop a comprehensive plan.
Install Lead-Reducing Filters
Filters must be installed on all fixtures dispensing drinking water.
Annual Water Testing
Filtered water must be tested yearly to ensure safety.
Preparing Your School for Michigan Filter First
Murdock can help your school or child care center meet Filter First requirements. Our extensive product lines of filtered water bottle fillers and water coolers is installed in educational facilities across the nation. Murdock sales reps are ready to assist you with customized recommendations for your facility.
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3,000 Gallon Lead/PFAS Water Filter
Model No. WF3000 - Removes lead, PFAS, microplastics, and other contaminants from drinking water. Certified to filter up to 3,000 gallons of water.
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SpringH2O® Bottle Filler
Model No. BF16S - Curved, stainless steel filtered water bottle filler with bottle counter display.
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Filtered Water Cooler
A17 Series - ADA accessible, filtered water cooler with Maintenance Advantage® features. Shown with SpringH2O® deck-mounted bottle filler.
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Filtering drinking water helps protect children from consuming contaminants such as lead. While potable water is treated at the city level, intermittent water use patterns can pose challenges due to water stagnation that can allow contaminants such as bacteria, lead, and copper to enter the water.
Murdock Maintenance Advantage® Filter Replacement
Murdock Maintenance Advantage® bottle fillers and water coolers simplify routine maintenance, helping you comply with Filter First regulations more easily.
The filter on a Spring H2O® bottle filler can be replaced in one minute—watch the video now to see how easy it is.