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Watchung Hills HS To Test Water For Lead

In order to prepare for and conduct the testing, there will be no access to the building on Sunday, Feb. 19 or Monday, Feb. 20.

WATCHUNG, NJ — All drinking water outlets at Watchung Hills Regional High School will be tested for lead on Monday.

The test was required by recently approved Department of Education regulations and the sampling is set for Feb. 20.

In order to prepare for and conduct the testing, there will be no access to the building on Sunday,
Feb. 19 or Monday, Feb. 20.

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The results from the laboratory should come back within two weeks of sampling. Once the results are released, the school district will share them with the public.

For more information about water quality in the schools, contact the Director of Operations, Roland Juliano at Watchung Hills Regional High School at 908-647-4800 ext. 4848.

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For information about water quality and sampling for lead at home, contact your local water supplier or refer to the Department of Environmental Protection's Website at http://www.ni.gov/dep/waterSupply/dwc-lead-Schools.html.

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