The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District recently conducted district-wide water testing, checking outlets used for drinking and cooking to make sure they comply with New York state’s requirements for lead in drinking water.
According to New York state law, school districts are required every three years to complete a round of lead testing of all water outlets used for drinking and cooking, unless the state Commissioner of Health requires testing sooner. The samples are sent to a state approved lab for analysis.
In 2021, the state lowered the established action level of 15 micrograms of lead per liter, typically referred to as “parts per billion (ppb),” to 5 ppb for tests taking place beginning in the 2022-23 school year and after.
The district began testing outlets in all buildings in June. The results are posted below. For the outlets that have tested above the threshold, the district has clearly labeled with signage indicating that it is not to be used for consumption. Follow-up testing will be conducted to confirm whether they are still above the action level, at which point, the faucet hardware will be replaced to remediate the issue. This is expected to be completed by the start of the 2025-26 school year.
You can review all testing results below:
If you have any questions, please contact Jason Crawford, Director of Facilities, at 315-445-8312.