Date: January 23, 2017 Monroe Township Public Schools ... · solder, lead pipes or a lead service line are present. Holly Glen ES’s Lead Sampling Plan may be found on our website

Date: January 23, 2017 Monroe Township Public Schools Holly Glen Elementary School Dear Holly Glen Elementary School Parents, Guardians and Staff: Monroe Township Public Schools is committed to protecting Holly Glen ES students’ and staff’s health. As required by the Department of Education regulations, all appropriate drinking water outlets in our facilities must be sampled for lead. Monroe Township Public Schools has scheduled the lead in drinking water sampling for Holly Glen ES on or about January 28, 2017. Why Test School Drinking Water for Lead? Lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters the body from drinking water or other sources. Lead is most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years old. Exposure to high levels of lead during pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and developmental delays in infants. In young children, lead exposure can lower IQ levels, affect hearing, reduce attention span, and hurt school performance. At very high levels, lead can even cause brain damage. Lead is rarely found in the source water; rather it enters the drinking water primarily as a result of the corrosion, or wearing away, of materials containing lead in the service line or interior plumbing. These materials include lead-based solder used to join copper pipe, brass and chrome-brass faucets, and in some cases, pipes made of lead that connect buildings to water mains (service lines). Since 1986, all plumbing materials must be “lead free”. The law currently allows plumbing materials to be up to 0.25 percent lead to be labeled as “lead free”. However, prior to January 4, 2014, “lead free” allowed up to 8 percent lead content of the wetted surfaces of plumbing products including those labeled National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified. What Actions We Are Taking? Prior to sampling, Monroe Township Public Schools developed a Lead Sampling Plan for Holly Glen ES and conducted a plumbing profile. The purpose of the plumbing profile was to identify all drinking water outlets and evaluate the plumbing materials of the school to determine if lead solder, lead pipes or a lead service line are present. Holly Glen ES’s Lead Sampling Plan may be found on our website at www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us. All appropriate drinking water outlets in Holly Glen ES will be sampled on or about January 28, 2017. We anticipate receiving the results from our laboratory within 3 weeks of sampling. Upon receiving the sample results, Holly Glen ES will inform you if any of the drinking water outlets

had a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]) and will post all of the results on our website at www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us. The results will be used to assist in the prioritization of future water testing for lead in accordance with Holly Glen ES Lead Sampling Plan. Holly Glen ES will also implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (ppb). This will include turning off the outlet unless it is determined the location must remain on for non-drinking purposes. In these cases, a “DO NOT DRINK – SAFE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY” sign will be posted. How Can I Learn More? For more information about water quality in our schools, please contact The Office of Plant Operations at Monroe Township Public Schools at 856-629-6400. 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.nj.gov/dep/watersupply/dwc-lead-schools.html. Sincerely, Charles M. Earling Superintendent of Schools

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Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2

Plumbing Profile Note: To be completed for each school. For additional information on completing this document see the USEPA publication, “The 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools” Name of School: Holly Glen Elementary Grade Levels: 4- k Address: 900 N. Main Street Williamstown NJ 08094 Individual school project officer Signature: Peter Reyes Date: 10/2016

Questions Answers

Background Information 1. What year was the original building constructed? Were any buildings or additions added to the original facility?

2. If the building was constructed or repaired after 1986, was the lead-free plumbing and solder utilized? What type of solder was used? Document all locations where lead solder was used.

Most recently, a new addition was constructed in 2009/2010.

3. Where are the most recent plumbing repairs and replacements?

Location: New additions Description: Gym, offices, and kitchen Extension.

Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Questions Answers

4. With what materials is the service connection (the pipe that carries water to the school from the public water system’s main in the street) made? Where is the Service Line located? (This is the POE location.)

Material: Location: Boiler Room

5. Is there point of entry (POE) or point of use (POU) treatment in use?

Y / N Type:

Location:

6. Are there tanks in your plumbing system (pressure tanks, gravity storage tanks)?

Y / N

7. Does the school have a filter maintenance and operation program? If so, who is responsible for this program? What is the process for adding filters?

No

8. Have accessible screens or aerators on outlets that provide drinking water been cleaned? Does the school have a screen or aerator maintenance program?

Y / N As needed.

9. Have there been any complaints about bad (metallic) taste? Note location(s).

Y / N Location:


10. Review records and consult with the public water supplier to determine whether any water samples have been taken in the building for any contaminants. If so, identify:

Name of contaminant(s) Concentrations found pH level

Is testing done regularly at the building?

NO

11. Other plumbing background questions include: Are blueprints of the building available? Are there known plumbing “dead-ends”, low use

areas, existing leaks or other “problem areas”? Are renovations being planned for part or all of the plumbing system?

Some No No

Walk-Through These questions should be addressing during the walk-through of the facility, while Attachment C- Water Outlet Inventory is being completed.

1. Confirm the material of Service Line visually. Yes/Iron 2. Confirm the presence of POE or POU treatment. None 3. What are the potable water pipes made of in your facility?

Lead Plastic Galvanized Metal Cast Iron Copper Other

Note the water flow through the building and the areas that receive water first, and which areas receive water last.

Copper

4. Are electrical wires grounded to Water Pipes? Note location(s).

Y / N Location: Boiler room


5. Are brass fittings, faucets, or valves used in your drinking water system? Note that most faucets are brass on the inside. Document the locations of any brass water outlet to be sampled.

Complete in “Brass” Column in Attachment C- Water Outlet Inventory. Yes

6. Locate all drinking water outlets (i.e. water coolers, bubblers, ice machines, kitchen/ food prep sinks, etc.) in the facility.

Complete in Attachment C-Water Outlet Inventory. Yes

7. Have the brands and models of the water coolers in the school been compared to the listing of banned water coolers in theToolkit? Recalled Drinking Water Fountains Make and Model

Y / N No Type

8. Have signs of corrosion, such as frequent leaks, rust-colored water, or stained fixtures, dishes, or laundry been detected? Note the locations of water outlets.

Complete in “Signs of Corrosion” column in Attachment C- Water Outlet Inventory. Yes


9. Are there any outlets that are not operational and therefore out of service? Permanently? Temporarily?

Permanently

Temporarily

Y / N Complete “Operational Column” in Attachment C- Water Outlet Inventory. Type/ Location

Description


1 Version 1.1 July 21, 2016 (NJDEP)

Drinking Water Outlet Inventory

Name of School: __Holly Glen Elementary_ Address: 900 N Main Street Williamstown NJ 08094___ Grade Levels: K- 4_____ Year School Constructed: _1967____ Renovated/Additions: __1978/2009/2010__________ Individual school project officer Name/Signature: _Peter Reyes__________ Date completed: _11/9/16_____________

#1 Type Location Code Operational2 (Y/N)

Signs of Corrosion3 (Y/N)

Filter4 (Y/N)

Brass Fittings, Faucets or valves? (Y/N)

Aerator/ Screen (Y/N)

Motion Activated (Y/N)

Chiller (Y/N)

Water Cooler Comments

Make Model

1 Boiler room POE Y N N Y N N

2 Ice Machine

Kitchen HG-01-IM Y N N Y N N Y

3 Sink Kitchen HG- 01-FP Y N N Y N N 4 Sink Kitchen HG -02-FP Y N N Y N N 5 Sink Kitchen HG -03-FP Y N N Y N N 6 Sink Clinic HG-01-NS Y N N Y N N 7 Sink Teachers’

lounge HG-01-TL Y N N Y N N

8 Water Fountain

Hall nest to teachers

HG-01-DW Y N N Y N N

1 Number outlets starting at the closest outlet to the Point of Entry (POE). 2 Document if permanently or temporarily out of service on the Attachment B- Plumbing Profile. 3 Signs of corrosion detected, such as but not limited to frequent leaks, rust-colored water, or stained fixtures, dishes, or laundry. 4 Document on Attachment D- Filter Inventory.



9 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 1


10 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 2

HG-03-DW Y N N Y N N Low Press

ure 11 Sink

with Bubbler

Classroom # 3


12 Water Cooler

Classroom # 4

HG-05-WC Y N N Y N N

13 Water Cooler

Classroom # 5

HG-06-WC Y N N Y N N

14 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 6


15 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 7


16 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 8

HG-9-DW Y N N Y N N

17 Sink Classroom # 9

HG-10-TL Y N N Y N N

18 Sink W Bubbler

Classroom # 11


19 Water fountain

Across from # 11




20 Water fountain

Across from room 11


21 Water fountain

Across from room 11


22 Water cooler

Adjacent to 54

HG-01-WC Y N N Y N N Y ELKAY EHFSA81K

23 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom #17


24 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 18


25 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 19


26 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 20


27 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 19


28 Water Cooler

Right of girls lav

HG-02-WC Y N N Y N N Y Oasis P8AC-D300

29 Water Cooler

Left of boys lav

HG-03-WC Y N N Y N N Y Sunrock

30 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 35




31 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 36


32 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 37


33 Sink with

Bubbler

Classroom # 38


34 Water Cooler

To the right of the fac

lav

HG-04-WC Y N N Y N N Y ELKAY EZFSTL818

35 Water Cooler

To the right of the fac

lav

HG-05-WC Y N N Y N N Y ELKAY EZFSTL818

36 Water Cooler

Hall outside of the gym

HG-06-DW Y N N Y N N Y AQUA A151400B-FG

37 Water Cooler

Hall outside of the gym

HG-07-WC Y N N Y N N Y AQUA A151400B-FG

38 Water Cooler

Inside gym HG-08-WC Y N N Y N N Y AQUA A441400B-FB

39 Water Cooler

Inside gym HG-09-DW Y N N Y N N Y AQUA A441400B-FB

40 Sink Main office HG-01-MO Y N N Y N N





June 28, 2017 Maple Grove Administration Building 75 East Academy Street Williamstown, New Jersey 08094 Dear Maple Grove Employee, Our school system is committed to protecting the health of students, teachers, and all employees. To protect our community and be in compliance with the Department of Education regulations, Monroe Township Public Schools authorized testing of Maple Groves’ drinking water for lead. In accordance with the Department of Education regulations, Maple Grove will implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]). This includes turning off the outlet unless it is determined the location must remain on for non-drinking purposes. In these cases, a “DO NOT DRINK – SAFE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY” sign will be posted. Results of our Testing

Following instructions given in technical guidance developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, we completed a plumbing profile for Maple Grove. Through this effort, we identified and tested all drinking water and food preparation outlets. Of the 5 samples taken at Maple Grove, all tested below the lead action level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency for lead in drinking water (15 µg/l [ppb]). Health Effects of Lead

High levels of lead in drinking water can cause health problems. Lead is most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years of age. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Exposure to high levels of lead during pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and developmental delays in infants. In young children, lead exposure can lower IQ levels, affect hearing, reduce attention span, and hurt school performance. At very high levels, lead can even cause brain damage. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults.

How Lead Enters our Water

Lead is unusual among drinking water contaminants in that it seldom occurs naturally in water supplies like groundwater, rivers and lakes. Lead enters drinking water primarily as a result of the corrosion, or wearing away, of materials containing lead in the water distribution system and in building plumbing. These materials include lead-based solder used to join copper pipe, brass, and chrome-plated brass faucets. In 1986, Congress banned the use of lead solder containing greater than 0.2% lead, and restricted the lead content of faucets, pipes and other plumbing materials. However, even the lead in plumbing materials meeting these new requirements is subject to corrosion. When water stands in lead pipes or plumbing systems containing lead for several hours or more, the lead may dissolve into the drinking water. This means the first water drawn from the tap in the morning may contain fairly high levels of lead.

Lead in Drinking Water

Lead in drinking water, although rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning can significantly increase a person’s total lead exposure, particularly the exposure of children under the age of 6. EPA estimates that drinking water can make up 20% or more of a person’s total exposure to lead. For More Information

A copy of the test results is available at Maple Grove at the main reception area and can be viewed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or simply visit our website at www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us. and click on “Public Information”. For more information about water quality in our schools, contact The Office of Plant Operations at Monroe Township Public Schools, 856-262-8200. For more information on reducing lead exposure around your home and the health effects of lead, visit EPA’s Web site at www.epa.gov/lead, call the National Lead Information Center at 800-424-LEAD, or contact your health care provider. If you are concerned about lead exposure at this facility or in your home, you may want to ask your health care providers about testing children to determine levels of lead in their blood. Sincerely, Charles M. Earling Superintendent of Schools

Monroe Township Board of Education

Maple Grove Lead in Water Test Results

June 2017

December 6, 2016 Whitehall Elementary School 161 Whitehall Road Williamstown, New Jersey 08094 Dear Whitehall Elementary School Community, Our school system is committed to protecting student, teacher, and staff health. To protect our community and be in compliance with the Department of Education regulations, Monroe Township Public Schools authorized testing of our schools’ drinking water for lead. In accordance with the Department of Education regulations, Whitehall Elementary School will implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]). This includes turning off the outlet unless it is determined the location must remain on for non-drinking purposes. In these cases, a “DO NOT DRINK – SAFE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY” sign will be posted. Results of our Testing

Following instructions given in technical guidance developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, we completed a plumbing profile for Whitehall Elementary School. Through this effort, we identified and tested all drinking water and food preparation outlets. Of the 38 samples taken at Whitehall Elementary School, all but 1 tested below the lead action level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency for lead in drinking water (15 µg/l [ppb]). The table below identifies the drinking water outlets that tested above the 15 µg/l for lead, the actual lead level, and what temporary remedial action Monroe Township Public Schools has taken to reduce the levels of lead at Whitehall Elementary School.

Sample Location First Draw Result

in µg/l (ppb)

Remedial Action

Pot faucet in main kitchen WH-01-FP

16.7 Permanently disconnected outlet

Health Effects of Lead

High levels of lead in drinking water can cause health problems. Lead is most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years of age. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Exposure to high levels of lead during pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and developmental delays in infants. In young children,

lead exposure can lower IQ levels, affect hearing, reduce attention span, and hurt school performance. At very high levels, lead can even cause brain damage. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults.




Lead in drinking water, although rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning can significantly increase a person’s total lead exposure, particularly the exposure of children under the age of 6. EPA estimates that drinking water can make up 20% or more of a person’s total exposure to lead. For More Information A copy of the test results is available at Whitehall Elementary School and can be viewed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and are also available on our website at www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us. For more information about water quality in our schools, contact The Office of Plant Operations at Monroe Township Public Schools, 856-629-6400. For more information on reducing lead exposure around your home and the health effects of lead, visit EPA’s Web site at www.epa.gov/lead, call the National Lead Information Center at 800-424-LEAD, or contact your health care provider. If you are concerned about lead exposure at this facility or in your home, you may want to ask your health care providers about testing children to determine levels of lead in their blood. Sincerely, Charles M. Earling Superintendent of Schools

June 8, 2017 Williamstown High School Field House Concession Stand c/o 700 North Tuckahoe Road Williamstown, New Jersey 08094 Dear Williamstown High School, Field House and Concession Stand Community, Our school system is committed to protecting student, teacher, and staff health. To protect our community and be in compliance with the Department of Education regulations, Monroe Township Public Schools authorized testing of our schools’ drinking water for lead. In accordance with the Department of Education regulations, Williamstown High School, Field House and Concession Stand will implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]). This includes turning off the outlet unless it is determined the location must remain on for non-drinking purposes. In these cases, a “DO NOT DRINK – SAFE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY” sign will be posted. Results of our Testing

Following instructions given in technical guidance developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, we completed a plumbing profile for Williamstown High School, Field House and Concession Stand. Through this effort, we identified and tested all drinking water and food preparation outlets. Of the 63 samples taken at Williamstown High School, 7 samples taken at the Concession Stand and 6 samples taken at the Field House, all tested below the lead action level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency for lead in drinking water (15 µg/l [ppb]). Health Effects of Lead

High levels of lead in drinking water can cause health problems. Lead is most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years of age. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Exposure to high levels of lead during pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and developmental delays in infants. In young children, lead exposure can lower IQ levels, affect hearing, reduce attention span, and hurt school performance. At very high levels, lead can even cause brain damage. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults.




Lead in drinking water, although rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning can significantly increase a person’s total lead exposure, particularly the exposure of children under the age of 6. EPA estimates that drinking water can make up 20% or more of a person’s total exposure to lead. For More Information

A copy of the test results is available at Williamstown High School in the main office and can be viewed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and are also available on our website at www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us. For more information about water quality in our schools, contact The Office of Plant Operations at Monroe Township Public Schools, 856-262-8200. For more information on reducing lead exposure around your home and the health effects of lead, visit EPA’s Web site at www.epa.gov/lead, call the National Lead Information Center at 800-424-LEAD, or contact your health care provider. If you are concerned about lead exposure at this facility or in your home, you may want to ask your health care providers about testing children to determine levels of lead in their blood. Sincerely, Charles M. Earling Superintendent of Schools

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Date: January 23, 2017 Monroe Township Public Schools ... · solder, lead pipes or a lead service line are present. Holly Glen ES’s Lead Sampling Plan may be found on our website