PCSD Water Testing Report Returns "Favorable" Results

In early June, the Peekskill City School District began testing to assure that the water in all operational corridor fountains and kitchen sinks within schools met the safety standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The testing, which specifically indicates levels of lead in water, was conducted through a partnership with PNW BOCES and the Louis Berger Company.

On June 30, the District received the results from lab tested samples.

According to the report received by the school district from Louis Berger, the results of PCSD’s tests came back, “very favorable, with little remediation necessary.”

Out of the 49 sample locations tested, three sites tested above the allowable level of .015 ppb (parts per billion) as per EPA guidelines. These three locations, one of which was located at Uriah Hill and the other two at Woodside Elementary, were immediately taken out of service and will be remediated over the summer by having new plumbing and fixtures installed. Of the locations, two were non-drinking water sources, and one was a hand washing sink.

“While, of course, we had hoped that no remediation would be necessary, we are grateful that the troublesome areas identified were minimal,” said District Superintendent Dr. David Fine. “We can now remedy the few areas that needed attention and move into the next school year with the security of knowing that our District water supply is safe.”