Elevated Lead Levels Found In 3 Bridgewater-Raritan Schools

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Bridgewater Raritan Regional School District is in the midst of performing lead water testing at all schools.

As results are released, the school will notify parents/guardians of all students as well as the Department of Education.

The first of the tested areas included Adamsville, Eisenhower, and Hillside schools. Results were received on Monday, April 3.

Hillside and Eisenhower both reported nine locations with elevated levels of lead, while Adamsville showed only two locations.

The following provides the full summary of findings (School; Locations Tested; Locations with Elevated Levels):

• Adamsville; 33; 2
• Eisenhower; 49; 9
• Hillside; 47; 9

The actual lab results are accessible at https://goo.gl/iy6wQP.

The majority of locations with elevated levels are science lab room faucets which have infrequent use.

"Pursuant to the District’s Water Testing Plan, all elevated locations will have appropriate remedial action taken, whether removing the water line, installing a filter, or placing signage declaring the water is unsafe for drinking purposes," the district posted.

"Please be assured that we will take necessary actions to ensure that the water quality throughout our facilities is safe for all," the district continued.

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