Notification of Sampling for Lead in Drinking Water

Duncanville ISD recently completed testing, by collecting samples from water outlets.  Any locations where lead was detected have been addressed by either replacing, repairing or restricting the water outlets to hand washing only.

Duncanville ISD participated in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program (LTSCC). This is a voluntary statewide program that offers free training and guidance on how to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water where children are cared for. Financial support is made possible by the TCEQ and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

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Lead is a heavy metal, and some drinking water pipes, taps, solder, and other plumbing materials contain lead. For more information about the sources of lead and health effects of lead please visit the EPA’s “Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water” web page at:  
https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#getinto

A full list of results is available on TCEQ’s LTSCC Program webpage at texasleadtesting.org. For more information about the LTSCC Program, you can visit the program webpage, email info@txleadtesting.org , or call the helpline at (737) 276-1987. 

Some routine maintenance practices to keep lead levels in drinking water low at schools, child care facilities, and at home include: 

  •  “Running” water by running the cold tap for a few minutes before drinking, especially after periods where the water hasn’t been used, such as first thing in the morning. Running decreases the time water is in contact with plumbing and plumbing fixtures that may contain lead. 
  • Use only cold water for drinking and food/beverage preparation. Hot water may increase the amount of lead transferred from the pipes or faucet. Boiling water does not remove lead. 
  • Discouraging drinking water from fixtures not intended for potable use (e.g.. lab faucets, hoses, spigots, hand washing sinks). 
  • Using filters certified to remove lead by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) or the Water Quality Association (WQA). 

A full list of sample results and more information is available on the program webpage at www.texasleadtesting.org. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Operations Department at operations@duncanvilleisd.org.