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Tests confirm water OK at school meters

In an effort to help the Medford School District investigate the source of elevated lead levels found in drinking water at Roosevelt and Jackson elementary schools, the Medford Water Commission last week collected samples from the service lines and water mains that deliver water to the two schools.  The Commission is pleased to confirm that the lead levels found in all samples tested were below the action level established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The Commission submitted 23 samples to Neilson Research Corporation, an independent, state-certified laboratory located in Medford. The results show lead levels in all samples were below 15 parts per billion (ppb), the EPA’s action level for public drinking water systems. The results of the samples submitted to Neilson Research show lead levels ranging from 0.1 ppb to 11.1 ppb, with most falling below 1 ppb. 

Two service lines at Roosevelt Elementary and the one line serving Jackson Elementary were tested at the meter, with enough samples collected to reach the water mains. The Commission collected a total of 58 one-liter samples and submitted 23 liters for testing. The remaining samples were stored in the event that further testing would be deemed necessary. However, given that there were no exceedances, the Commission does not have plans to pursue further testing at this time.

The Medford Water Commission commends the Medford School District’s proactive efforts to ensure safe drinking water and remains committed to working together to provide excellent quality drinking water for our community.

Click the links below to see the test results:
Jackson Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School #1
Roosevelt Elementary School #2
 

For more information about Medford Water Commission's lead investigation, click here.



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