Course Description
Recently, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Public Building Service (PBS) established requirements for testing drinking water in federally owned facilities and leased space (PBS Order 1000.7A). The scope of the Order includes a requirement for building owners or property managers to perform testing for Legionella bacteria, lead, copper, and total coliform (including E. coli bacteria) within 90 days from receipt of the Unilateral Lease Amendments (ULAs). The scope of work for testing each building is being provided by GSA in their ULAs.
This course reviews the sampling protocols and threshold values established by the GSA, including reporting, mitigation requirements, and how all of these will impact building managers.
Learning objectives:
- Gain background about the November 16, 2023, GSA Order and effective dates for sampling
- Review the baseline drinking water sampling requirements for GSA occupied facilities
- Understand the ramifications for building managers if sampling results exceed threshold levels
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