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CCSD Voluntary Drinking Water Sampling for Lead
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Charleston County School District (CCSD) began voluntary testing for lead in drinking water in our schools on October 5, 2019. CCSD is voluntarily testing for lead in drinking water in our schools because it is recommended and encouraged by the EPA, by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), and by drinking water professionals.
According to EPA and the American Water Works Association (AWWA), lead may enter tap water through corrosion of plumbing materials by the tap water itself in its contact with those plumbing materials. Lead levels in the water within the plumbing system of schools, residences or any facilities can vary due to the different parts of the plumbing system and the amount of time the water is in contact with the various components of the plumbing system.
CCSD has created a sampling plan for all outlets typically used or known to be used for consumption or cooking. As results are received they will be available at a link to be shown below
Resources
FAQ - CCSD Voluntary Drinking Water Sampling for Lead
CCSD Insights, News & Notes video with Associate of Facilities Management Ron Kramps
Video of an interview with MUSC's Dr. Routt Reigart about the district's voluntary testing program
An online article from verywellfamily.com - 7 questions parents ask about lead in school water
Results
A.C. Corcoran ES Campus (samples collected, awaiting results)
Ashley River Creative Arts ES Campus
C.E. Williams MS for Creative and Scientific Arts Campus
Charleston Charter School for Math & Science HS Campus
Charleston Progressive Academy ES Campus
Charleston School of the Arts MS-HS Campus
Daniel Jenkins Academy HS Campus
East Cooper Montessori Charter ES-MS Campus
Gordon H. Garrett Academy of Technology HS Campus
James Island Charter HS Campus
Jerry Zucker MS of Science Campus
Julian Mitchell Math and Science ES Campus
Liberty Hill Academy MS Campus
Malcolm C. Hursey ES-MS Campus
Matilda F. Dunston ES Campus (testing scheduled)
Meeting Street ES at Brentwood Campus
Meeting Street ES at Burns Campus (testing scheduled)
Military Magnet Academy MS-HS Campus
Montessori Community ES Campus
Mt. Pleasant Academy ES Campus
North Charleston Creative Arts ES Campus
Orange Grove Charter MS Campus
Orange Grove Charter School Campus
Septima P. Clark Corporate Academy Campus
St. Andrews Math and Science ES Campus
Stiles Point ES Campus (testing scheduled)
Stono Park ES Campus (testing scheduled)
West Ashley HS Campus (testing scheduled)
Recommendations
Charleston County School District encourages parents and guardians to contact trusted medical professionals first if they have concerns about the health of their children. If they have additional questions, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has provided their Care Line number, which is 1-855-4-SCDHEC (855-472-3432).
