# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:11-b: 200:11-b Water Bottle Filling Stations in Schools

> New Hampshire · Statutes · Repealed

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:11-b
- **Heading:** 200:11-b Water Bottle Filling Stations in Schools
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** Repealed
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XV / Chapter 200 / Section 11-b

## Text

I. [Repealed.] II. All construction or renovation of public school buildings, including any approved project under RSA 198:15-c, shall be equipped with water bottle filling stations meeting the following requirements: (a) A water bottle filling station shall mean a water dispenser accessible to all people in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) that dispenses clean drinking water directly into a bottle or other drinking container. (b) Water bottle filling stations may be touchless for sanitary reasons. (c) Water bottle filling stations installed in public schools under this section shall: (1) Be regularly cleaned to maintain sanitary conditions; (2) Be maintained to ensure they function properly, including replacing filters as recommended by the manufacturers; and (3) Dispense clean, filtered, cooled drinking water. III. The local building inspection authority, pursuant to RSA 155-A, of school districts shall not approve the plans or specifications for a new public school building and for any addition or substantial renovation to an existing public school building unless the plans and specifications provide for: (a) A minimum of one water bottle filling station for every 200 people projected to occupy the building upon completion of the proposed construction. (b) A minimum of one water bottle filling station on each floor or wing of each building. (c) A minimum of one water bottle filling station located near cafeterias, gymnasiums, or outdoor recreation spaces and other high-traffic areas. (d) Water bottle filling stations may be integrated into drinking fountains, at a ratio of 1 combination unit for every 200 people. IV. Schools shall permit students to bring to school water bottles that: (a) Are made of a material that is not easily breakable; (b) Have lids to prevent spills; and (c) Are filled exclusively with water. V. The school board may enact a disciplinary policy regarding the misuse of water bottles by students or employees.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:11 200:11 Investigation of Sanitary Conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C200_S11.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:11-a 200:11-a Investigation of Air Quality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C200_S11-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:11-b 200:11-b Water Bottle Filling Stations in Schools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C200_S11-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:12 200:12 Requiring Changes; Condemnation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C200_S12.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:13 200:13 Cost of Changes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C200_S13.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 200:14 200:14 Assessment of Cost.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXV_C200_S14.md)
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