Water Quality Community Forum Presentation

Paterson Public Schools
Water Quality Update
Water Quality Testing
Steve Morlino
Executive Director
of Facilities
Community Forums 2016
PS 28 - May 2
PS 27 - May 5
PS 26 - May 10
PS 21 - May 11
MLK - May 16
PS 25 – May 17
Dr. Donnie Evans, Superintendent
Eileen Shafer, Deputy Superintendent
Daisy Ayala , SBA
LEAD In Water Testing in the news…
Paterson Public School’s
Second Year Annual testing In Progress
Testing for Lead in Drinking Water
• Public water systems are required by federal standards to test for lead throughout the
distribution system to identify system-wide problems, not to specifically sample
individual buildings or taps such as schools. The Passaic Valley Water Commission
(PVWC) is responsible for conducting these tests. The entire Paterson community
receives the PVWC report and copies are in our schools.
• Again, PVWC testing is the only testing that is required currently under the law. PVWC
has not released any data that would cause concern for parents. If they had, notices
would have gone home to all Paterson residents.
• Under current regulations Paterson Public Schools testing for lead is strictly voluntary
according to the guidelines set forth by the EPA
• EPA developed a recommendation called the 3Ts (Training, Testing, and Telling) to
encourage schools and child care centers to test for lead in drinking water.
Paterson Public Schools Voluntary Testing
Prior to the Flint, Michigan incident bringing water quality into the mainstream,
Paterson Public Schools voluntarily conducted its own district-wide water quality testing
using an independent laboratory. The testing found a large percentage of the schools’
outlets are within or well below the threshold limit (per EPA guidelines). Any
outlets/water fountains that were above the threshold were placed out of service until
repairs were made and retesting conducted.
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The Total number of voluntary water tests conducted by the Paterson Public Schools last school
year and to date this school year is 1,620.*
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In the 2014/15 school year out of 850 voluntary tests, there were 37 water fountains/faucets
exceeded the 15 ppb.
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In the 2015/16 school year out of 770 voluntary tests conducted to date*, 48 water
fountains/faucets exceeded 15 ppb.
Why does it take so long to test all the water in the school district? “First draw” samples
must be collected after the water has had time to sit in the pipes overnight. The
collection of water samples is being done by trained personnel from an independent
certified laboratory and technical resources are limited.
* As of 5-5-16
ROUTINE ANNUAL WATER QUALITY SAMPLING
IN PROGRESS
DO NOT TURN ON OR USE
THIS WATER OUTLET UNTIL THE
TEST HAS BEEN COMPLETED on or
about
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We apologize for the Inconvenience
Please contact your Chief Custodian or Sector Supervisor with any questions or concerns.
Sources of lead exposure include:
Routes of Lead into the body:
Sources of lead in water:
• ingestion of lead-based paint
chips and dust
• inhalation of lead dust in the
air
• ingestion of lead in drinking
water
• Imported candies, cosmetics,
toys, and other products may
also contain lead
• lead based solder
• brass and chrome-plated
faucets
• lead pipe and pipe fittings
Experts now use a reference level of 5 micrograms per
deciliter to identify children with blood lead levels that are
much higher than most children’s levels. This new level is
based on the U.S. population of children ages 1-5 years who
are in the highest 2.5% of children when tested for lead in
their blood.
Lead in drinking water usually comes from water distribution lines or
household/school plumbing and fixtures rather than the water source:
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If the water is too corrosive, it can cause lead to leach out of the plumbing
materials and enter the drinking water.
The potential for leaching lead into the water in our schools increases the
longer the water is in contact with the plumbing components.
School water supplies tend to have extended periods of no water use (e.g.,
overnight, weekends, holidays and summer) that increase the likelihood of
elevated lead levels at the tap.
We have put into place a water flushing program that requires running the
water after extended periods of low usage.
Typically, drinking water alone has not been associated with elevated
blood lead levels.
Combined with other sources, however, the amount of lead from drinking
water may be enough to increase the chances of harmful health effects.
Many factors influence corrosion and
leaching of lead into water:
The corrosion of lead tends to occur more frequently in:
– "Soft" water (water that lathers soap easily)
– Acidic (low pH*) water
Other factors that may contribute to the corrosion potential of the water
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Water velocity (flow rate in the pipes)
Temperature (hot water dissolves lead faster)
Alkalinity (high pH*)
Chlorine levels
The age and condition of plumbing
The amount of time water is in contact with plumbing
Electrical grounding and bonding
*A pH value is a number from 1 to 14, with 7 as the middle (neutral) point. Values below 7 indicate acidity which
increases as the number decreases, 1 being the most acidic. Values above 7 indicate alkalinity which increases as the
number increases, 14 being the most alkaline.
Improving Health Statics in NJ
• New Jersey is one of 17 states that require universal
lead screening of all children at ages 1 and 2.
• Other states target screening only to children at
increased risk for lead exposure. New Jersey’s
approach is far more protective.
• More than 205,600 children were screened for lead in
2014. And the number of children with elevated blood
lead levels has dramatically declined over the past 20
years.
• There were 27,295 cases in 2000 compared to 3,426 in
2014. That is a public health success story.
Why is New Jersey concerned about lead poisoning?
• New Jersey has some of the oldest homes in
the United States.
• One in three homes was built before 1978.
• Lead-based paint was only banned in 1978.
• Old homes means old paint. Old paint that is
chipping and peeling is a source of lead
exposure, so is the dust created when
renovating or remodeling.
Removing Lead-Based Paint
How do I know if there is lead-based paint on or in my house?
You can assume that any house built before 1978 has lead-based paint, unless you
know that all the old paint was removed some time in the past.
Renters
• Federal law requires that before signing a lease for housing built
before 1978, renters must receive the following from your landlord:
– An EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling
lead-based paint hazards.
– Any known information concerning the presence of lead-based paint or
lead-based paint hazards in the home or building.
• For multi-unit buildings, this requirement includes records and
reports concerning common areas and other units when such
information was obtained as a result of a building-wide evaluation.
– An attachment to the contract, or language inserted in the contract,
that includes a "Lead Warning Statement" and confirms that the seller
has complied with all notification requirements.
– If you have a concern, then ask your landlord to get a lead hazard
inspection from a certified inspector before signing your lease.
Why be concerned about lead poisoning?
• Although children 6 to 29 months old are at
highest risk for lead poisoning, the effects may
not appear until children start school.
– The effects may include:
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hyperactivity
aggression
attention deficits
lowered intelligence
decreased hand-eye coordination
longer reaction times
speech and hearing problems,
difficulty acquiring language skills.
Paterson Public Schools recently trained and certified
15 additional staff as Certified Lead Renovators
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS
WATER SOURCE HAS BEEN
TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF
ONCE REPAIRS AND WATER
QUALITY TESTING ARE
COMPLETED IT WILL BE PUT
BACK INTO SERVICE on or
about
/
/2016
We Apologize for the Inconvenience
Please contact your Chief Custodian or Sector Supervisor
with any questions or concerns.
CPSC Water Coolers with Lead–Lined Tanks
The following list of model numbers represents all of the drinking water
coolers with lead lined tanks that have been identified to date. The models
listed here were selected because one or more of the units in that model
series have been tested and found to have lead-lined tanks.
These six models are made by the Halsey Taylor Company:
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WM 8A
WT 8A
GC10A
CRGC10A
RWM13A
GC5A
Other Water Coolers Containing Lead
EBCO Manufacturing Company
EBCO has identified all pressure bubbler water coolers with shipping dates from 1962 through 1977 as having a
bubbler valve containing lead, as defined by the LCCA. The units contain a single 50-50 tin-lead solder joint on
the bubbler valve. Model numbers for those coolers in this category were not available.
The following EBCO models of pressure bubbler coolers produced from 1978 through 1981
contain one 50-50 tin-lead solder joint each:
CP3 DP7SM DPM8H
CP10-50 DP10F DP16M
DP20-50 CP3H DP7S
DP13A 13P DP7WM
DP7M DP3RH EP10F
DP13M-60 DP14A-50/60 CP10
CP5M DP12N DP20
DP14S DPM8 DP8AH
DP5F DP15M C10E
CP3-50 DP5S DP5M
7P DP13SM DP13M
DP3R EP5F CP3M
DP13A-50 CP5 DP13S
PX-10 13PL DP7WMD
DP7MH DP8A WTC10
DP14M DP10X
DP15MW DP15W
Pressure bubbler water coolers manufactured by EBCO and marketed under the “Oasis” and “Kelvinator” brand names with the
identified model numbers have been distributed in the U.S. In addition, EBCO indicated that “Aquarius” pressure bubbler water
coolers are manufactured for distribution in foreign countries, including Canada. Although unlikely, it is conceivable that an
“Aquarius “ cooler with one of the model numbers listed above could have been transported into the U.S.
Halsey Taylor Company
Halsey Taylor reports using lead solder in these models of water cooler manufactured between 1978 and
the last week of 1987.
WMA-1 SCWT/SCWT-A, SWA-1 DC/DHC-1, S3/5/10D BFC-4F/7F/4FS/7FS, S300/500/1000D
In addition to these Halsey Taylor models, Halsey Taylor indicates that the following Haws
brand coolers manufactured for Haws by Halsey Taylor from November 1984 through
December 18, 1987, are not lead free because they contain two tin-lead solder joints. The
model designations for these coolers are:
HC8WT HC14W HCBF7D
HC8WTH HC4F HCBF7HO
HC14WT HC4FH HWC7
HC14WTH HC8F HWC7D
HC14WL HC8FH HC2F
HC16WT HC14F HC2FH
HC4W HC14FH HC5F
HC6W HC14FL HC10F
HC8W HCBF7
NOTE: A number of water coolers have been deleted from the list identifying them as not lead
free. For information about these water coolers and others, refer to the January 18, 1990
Federal Register notice.
Lead Reduction Water Filters are Being Installed as Required to
bring exceedances into compliance
Filter at base of riser to address
fountains on all floors above
• PROPLUS® DRINKING
FOUNTAIN
CONVERSION KIT FOR
HALSEY-TAYLOR
• Kit with #228882 H&H
bubbler head &
#256511 lead-free
shank
• For Halsey-Taylor,
American Standard,
Kohler
• Kit consists of 1 each of
the following items:
straight supply valve,
supply tube, rosette,
bubbler head,
completed, S.S. faucet
hole cover, shank,
mounting hardware
Fountains
being
considered
Fill Water
Bottle’s
& has
Bubbler
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ELKAY FILTERED ENHANCED EZH20®
BOTTLE FILLING STATION WITH SINGLE
ADA COOLER, LIGHT GRAY
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The Elkay EZH20 Bottle Filling Station
delivers a clean quick water bottle fill
and enhances sustainability by
minimizing our dependency on
disposable plastic bottles
Complete cooler and bottle filling
station in a consolidated space saving
ADA compliant design
Integrated look combines our Green
Ticker™ and filter status lights
Features 3000 gallon capacity
WaterSentry® Plus filtration with
visual LED Filter Monitor to indicate
when replacement is necessary
LED light showcases the bottle filling
area so you know when a bottle is full
Automatic filter reset status-swap out
your filter and the unit resets itself
automatically
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STANDARD FEATURES Water Sentry® Plus 3000gallon capacity Filtration System, certified to
NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 (Lead, Class 1 Particulate,
Chlorine, Taste & Odor) • Integrated Silver Ion Antimicrobial Protection in key areas
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ELKAY FILTERED ENHANCED EZH20® BOTTLE FILLING STATION WITH SINGLE
ADA COOLER, LIGHT GRAY
Installed at new PS 16
Fountains being
considered are
installed in new
PS - 16
Fill Water Bottle’s
& has Bubbler
Labels to be Installed on ALL water
sources that have not been tested
Levels in Paterson to date:
• ND- 15 ppb = 722 sink/fountain
• 16-50 ppb = 27 sink/fountain
• 51-100 ppb = 7 sink/fountain
• 101-150 ppb = 6 sink/fountain
• 151-250 ppb = 2 sink/fountain
• 251-350 ppb = 2 sink/fountain
• 351-625 ppb = 2 sink/fountain
• 626-1000 ppb = 1 sink
• 1001-6600 ppb = 1 sink
What is 1 ppb Equivalent to?
1 Blade of Grass on a Football Field
1 second in nearly 32 years
1 penny in $1,000,000.00
1 drop of water in a tanker truck
The New York Times
“Schools Nationwide Still
Grapple With Lead in Water”
• Nicolaus Copernicus Elementary, a 98-year-old
school building in Jersey City, N.J., where 16 of
19 water fountains and coolers were found to
have lead levels higher than permissible.
The Los Angeles Unified School District allotted $19.8
million in September to retrofit or remove its 48,000
drinking fountains to erase a small but tenacious lead
threat.
New Jersey Department of Education commissioner David C. Hespe, left, and
acting health commissioner Cathleen Bennett, right, listen as New Jersey Gov.
Chris Christie, center, announces that he will require all of the state's schools
to test for lead in water starting next school year,
May 2, 2016, in Trenton, N.J.
“Christie calls for lead hazard testing
in water at all NJ public schools”
Gov. Chris Christie on Monday announced new plans to mandate lead hazard
testing in all schools and provide $10 million to cover the cost.
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The new mandate will apply to approximately 3,000 public and charter
school facilities beginning in the next school year, though the greatest
danger is from lead pipes in old school buildings.
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Christie also said schools would require to publicly post all test results and
immediately notify parents if testing shows elevated levels of lead.
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Schools also must provide parents with a description of any steps the
school is taking to ensure safe drinking water will be made available to
students.
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