- Kirkwood School District
- Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act Notification
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In 2022, the Misosuri legislature passed the Get the Lead out of School Drinking Water Act (RSMo 160.077), which sets standards for lead concentrations in school drinking water. The law requires schools to conduct inventory, sampling, remediation, and monitoring at all potable drinking water outlets used or potentially be used for drinking, food preparation, and cooking or cleaning utensils. The deadline under the law is August of 2024, but Kirkwood Schools completed an inventory and testing of all water sources during summer of 2023.
Under the law, results are communicated directly with families within 7 days (via the email they have on file). Results are also required to be posted on the district website and reported to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). DHSS is currently developing reporting methods and procedures.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently has a lead drinking water standard limit of 15 micrograms per liter (ug/L) of lead in water. However, Missouri law requires that all Missouri schools achieve a 5 ug/L limit of lead in water.
Results as reported are included below.
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Admin Services Center/Turner Building
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 34 water sources within the building.
We were notified the results of testing indicated zero water sources at Turner had lead concentrations over 5 ug/L.
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Hough Learning Center
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 12 water sources within the building.
We were notified the results of testing indicated zero water sources at Hough Learning Center had lead concentrations over 5 ug/L.
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Keysor Elementary School - Notice sent 8/16/23
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 98 water sources within the building.
We were notified that the preliminary results of testing indicated four water sources at Keysor with the following lead concentrations over 5 ug/L:
- Faucet in Room 232 with a detected lead concentration of 6.2 µg/L
- Faucet in Girls Restroom by Room 235 with a detected lead concentration of 5.7 µg/L
- Faucet in Restroom 200B with a detected lead concentration of 5.7 µg/L
- Faucet in Girls Restroom by Gallery with a detected lead concentration of 50.0 µg/L
The environmental consulting company has advised that the elevated readings are likely due to faucets and components within the faucets, not pipes or the source of drinking water.
None of the water sources identified are used as a primary source of drinking water. To ensure this is clear for our students and staff, we will be adding signage to these faucets noting that the water is not for drinking.
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Kirkwood Early Childhood Center - Updated 9/14/23
UPDATE: The district replaced the faucet and conducted updated sampling on the water source. The results found the water source is now under the limit of 5 ug/L of lead in water.
Notice sent 7/12/23 - A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 62 water sources within the building. Testing at one water source, a kitchen faucet used to rinse pots and pans, detected lead concentration of 14.1 ug/L. The sink is used for rinsing; dishes are washed and sanitized in the commercial dishwasher after being rinsed in the sink.
The district is working to replace the faucet immediately and will conduct additional testing prior to using the faucet for any purpose. Use of this faucet does not impact the ability of the KECC team to safely provide meals or otherwise operate.
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Kirkwood High School - Notice sent 8/16/23
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 317 water sources within the building.
We were notified that the preliminary results of testing indicated 128 water sources at KHS with the following lead concentrations over 5 ug/L:
- Three faucets in SC208 with detected lead concentrations of 66.8µ/L, 57.2µ/L and 6.1µ/L
- Fourteen faucets in SC209 with detected led concentrations of 49.4µ/L, 50.9µ/L, 45.7µ/L, 92.7µ/L, 71.3µ/L, 59.1µ/L, 58.7µ/L, 55.1µ/L, 61.5µ/L, 44.9µ/L, 79.7µ/, 57.5µ/L, 69.7µ/L and 63.3µ/L
- Fifteen faucets in SC207 with detected led concentrations of 56.6µ/L, 62.4µ/L, 59.0µ/L, 58.5µ/L, 67.7µ/L, 61.7µ/L, 57.6µ/L, 67.0µ/L, 53.5µ/L, 66.6µ/L, 59.3µ/L, 80.5µ/L, 54.4µ/L, 61.7µ/L and 46.6µ/L.
- Fifteen faucets in SC206 with a detected lead concentrations of 112µ/L, 73.4µ/L, 92.3µ/L, 59.2µ/L, 52.5µ/L, 63.9µ/L, 84.4µ/L, 77.3µ/L, 67.1µ/L, 69.8µ/L, 59.8µ/L, 62.3µ/L, 63.7µ/L, 82.2µ/L and 44.3µ/L.
- Fifteen faucets in SC205 with detected lead concentrations of 509µ/L, 72.3µ/L, 71.3µ/L, 106µ/L, 142µ/L, 125µ/L, 70.3µ/L, 113µ/L, 74.4µ/L, 92.4µ/L, 102µ/L, 56.9µ/L, 83.2µ/L, 58.2µ/L and 103µ/L.
- Two faucets in SC204 with detected lead concentrations of 90.2µ/L and 13.8µ/L.
- Faucet in SC203 with a detected lead concentration of 110µ/L
- Two faucets in Room SC202 with detected lead concentrations of 88.5µ/L and 22.6µ/L.
- Faucet in Room SC201 with a detected lead concentration of 164µ/L.
- Three faucets in the Girls Restroom by SC201 with detected lead concentrations of 5.8µ/L, 17.9µ/L and 5.6µ/L.
- Two drinking fountains in the Girls Restroom by SC201 with detected lead concentrations of 80.7µ/L and 5.1µ/L.
- Drinking fountain by Room N250 with a detected lead concentration of 153µ/L
- Drinking fountain by Pioneer Store with a detected lead concentration of 5.3µ/L
- Faucet in the Girls Locker Room with a detected lead concentration of 62.4µ/L
- Faucet in the Concession Stand with a detected lead concentration of 7.0µ/L
- Faucet in SC101 with a detected lead concentration of 59.4µ/L
- Two faucets in SC102 with detected lead concentrations of 7.8µ/L and 86.0µ/L
- Faucet in SC103 with a detected lead concentration of 74.0µ/L
- Seven faucets in SC106 with detected lead concentrations of 68.6µ/L, 138µ/L, 5.8µ/L, 90.6µ/L, 92.4µ/L, 46.9µ/L and 90.4µ/L.
- Seven faucets in SC107 Faucet with detected lead concentrations of 84.0µ/L, 135µ/L, 9.9µ/L, 136µ/L, 120µ/L, 73.7µ/L and 77.7µ/L.
- Seven faucets in SC 108 with detected lead concentrations of 72.3µ/L, 47.0µ/L, 8.3µ/L, 90.9µ/L, 136µ/L, 119µ/L and 293µ/L.
- Three faucets in SC109 with detected lead concentrations of 73.8µ/L, 90.8µ/L and 65.5µ/L.
- Seven faucets in SC110 with detected lead concentrations of 37.5µ/L, 51.3µ/L, 110µ/L, 65.5µ/L, 108µ/L, 44.2µ/L and 269µ/L.
- Seven faucets in Room SC111 with a detected lead concentration of 150µ/L, 83.4µ/L, 6.2µ/L, 101µ/L, 180µ/L, 87.0µ/L and 109µ/L.
- Faucet in Restroom C150aRR with a detected lead concentration of 29.5µ/L
- Three kitchen faucets with detected lead concentrations of 13.5µ/L, 8.9µ/L and 8.7µ/L.
- Faucet in Room C194 Backroom with a detected lead concentration of 30.5µ/L
- Faucet in Room SA4 with a detected lead concentration of 14.5µ/L
- Faucet in West Building Second Floor Girls Restroom with a detected lead concentration of 8.3µ/L.
- Faucet in Northwest Building Staff Restroom with a detected lead concentration of 5.1µ/L
- Faucet in Room SC209 with a detected lead concentration of 38.0µ/L
The environmental consulting company has advised that the elevated readings are likely due to faucets and components within the faucets, not pipes or the source of drinking water.
At KHS, the majority of locations are within our science labs and science classrooms; these water sources are not used for drinking water. To ensure this is clear for our students and staff, we will be adding signage to these faucets noting that the water is not for drinking. In cases when the faucet is in a kitchen, we will be replacing the faucet and following up with additional testing prior to using the water source for any cooking or drinking. The drinking fountains identified will be turned off and marked out of order until it can be removed or replaced.
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Nipher Middle School - Notice sent 8/16/23
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 129 water sources within the building.
We were notified that the preliminary results of testing indicated 20 water sources at Nipher with the following lead concentrations over 5 ug/L:
- A Kitchen Faucet with a detected lead concentration of 6.4 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 11S with a detected lead concentration of 7.2 µg/L
- Two faucets in Room 11S Prep with detected lead concentrations of 84.3 µg/L and 7.1 µg/L
- Four faucets in Room 5S with detected lead concentrations of 23.2 µg/L, 40.3 µg/L, 57.7 µg/L and 7.5 µg/L.
- Sink in Room 200S with a detected lead concentration of 7.9 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 201N with a detected lead concentration of 10.7 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 212S with a detected lead concentration of 21.0 µg/L
- Two faucets in Room 212S Prep-lab with detected lead concentrations of 76.0 µg/L and 5.3 µg/L.
- Faucet in Room 213S with a detected lead concentration of 5.2 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 100S with a detected lead concentration of 79.0 µg/L
- Faucet in the Girls Locker with a detected lead concentration of 13.4 µg/L
- Faucet in Nurses Office with a detected lead concentration of 11.9 µg/L
- Restroom faucet in Room 115S with a detected lead concentration of 5.9 µg/L
- Prep Lab faucet Room 114S with a detected lead concentration of 7.8 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 114S with a detected lead concentration of 6.4 µg/L
The environmental consulting company has advised that the elevated readings are likely due to faucets and components within the faucets, not pipes or the source of drinking water.
At Nipher, the majority of locations are within our science labs and science classrooms; these water sources are not used for drinking water. To ensure this is clear for our students and staff, we will be adding signage to these faucets noting that the water is not for drinking. In cases when the faucet is in a kitchen, we will be replacing the faucet and following up with additional testing prior to using the water source for any cooking or drinking.
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North Glendale Elementary School- Notice sent 7/12/23
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 97 water sources within the building. Testing at several water sources detected the following lead concentrations:
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Faucet in Room 005: 11.0 ug/L
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Faucet in Room 005 Restroom: 25.8 ug/L
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Faucet in Room 005 Restroom: 203.0 ug/L
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Faucet in Room 111: 11.5 ug/L
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Faucet in Girls Restroom by Room 209: 10.6 ug/L
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Faucet in Room 210: 9.7 ug/L
The district is now working to remediate the issues. As recommended by Environmental Operations Inc, these faucets will be shut off and replaced until follow-up testing confirms the sources meet requirements.
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North Kirkwood Middle School - Notice sent 8/16/23
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 113 water sources within the building.
We were notified that the preliminary results of testing indicated 55 water sources at NKMS with the following lead concentrations over 5 ug/L:
- Faucet in the Girls Restroom by Room 55 with a concentration of 6.2 µg/L.
- Two faucets in the Girls Locker Room with detected lead concentrations of 5.1 µg/L and 152 µg/L.
- Two faucets in the 8th Grade Girls Restroom with detected lead concentrations of 46.5 µg/L and 46.8 µg/L.
- Two Faucets in the 8th Grade Boys Restroom with detected lead concentrations of 39.1 µg/L and 7.0 µg/L.
- Faucet in the 8th Grade All Gender Restroom with a detected lead concentration of 13.0 µg/L.
- Faucet in Room 49 with a detected lead concentration of 34.4 µg/L.
- Four faucets in Room 48 with detected lead concentrations of 40.4 µg/L, 116 µg/L, 229 µg/L and 19.0 µg/L.
- Faucet in Room 38 with a detected lead concentration of 16.6 µg/L.
- Two lab Faucets in Room 65 with detected lead concentrations of 20.0 µg/L and 50.0 µg/L.
- Two Lab Faucets in Room 64 with detected lead concentrations of 28.2 µg/L and 18.1 µg/L.
- Six faucets in Room 63 with detected lead concentrations of 8.9 µg/L, 21.5 µg/L, 21.1 µg/L, 20.1 µg/L, 15.3 µg/L and 18.2 µg/L.
- Two lab faucets in Room 63 with detected lead concentrations of 137 µg/L and 18.2 µg/L.
- Six faucets in Room 62 with detected lead concentrations of 20.0 µg/L, 13.0 µg/L, 20.0 µg/L, 15.1 µg/L, 20.0 µg/L and 20.0 µg/L.
- Two faucets in Room 61 with detected lead concentrations of 5.8 µg/L and 11.9 µg/L.
- Two lab faucets in Room 61 with detected lead concentrations of 50.0 of µg/L and 22.5 µg/L.
- Two faucets in the Science Hall Boys Restroom with a detected lead concentration of 20.0 µg/L and 138 µg/L.
- Three faucets in Science Hall Girls Restroom with detected lead concentrations of 50.0 µg/L, 62.6 µg/L and 18.6 µg/L.
- Two faucets in 7th Grade Girls Restroom with detected lead concentrations of 24.9 µg/L and 48.7 µg/L.
- Faucet in 7th Grade All Gender Restroom with a detected lead concentration of 20.0 µg/L.
- Faucet in Girls Restroom by Room 53 with a detected lead concentration of 30.9 µg/L.
- Faucet in 6th Grade Girls Restroom with a detected lead concentration of 12.2 µg/L.
- Two faucets in 6th Grade Boys Restroom with detected lead concentrations of 19.1 µg/L and 20.0 µg/L.
- Backroom Faucet in Room #29 with a detected lead concentration of 234 µg/L.
- Shop Class Faucet with a detected lead concentration of 7.5 µg/L.
- Orchestra Room Faucet with a detected lead concentration of 4.9 µg/L.
- Two kitchen faucets with detected lead concentrations of 6.7 µg/L and 17.0 µg/L.
- Kitchen Restroom Faucet with a detected lead concentration of 8.2 µg/L.
- Storage Faucet in Room 163 with a detected lead concentration of 20.6 µg/L.
We are working with an environmental consulting company, which has advised that the elevated readings are likely due to faucets and components within the faucets, not pipes or the source of drinking water.
At NKMS, the majority of locations are within our science labs and science classrooms; these water sources are not used for drinking water. To ensure this is clear for our students and staff, we will be adding signage to these faucets noting that the water is not for drinking. In cases when the faucet is in a kitchen, we will be replacing the faucet and following up with additional testing prior to using the water source for any cooking or drinking.
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Robinson Elementary School - Notice sent 8/16/23
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 97 water sources within the building.
We were notified that the preliminary results of testing indicated 10 water sources at Robinson with the following lead concentrations over 5 ug/L:
- Faucet in Girls Restroom with a concentration of 5.5 µg/L
- Restroom Faucet in Room 104 with a concentration of 6.0 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 103 with a concentration of 14.8 µg/L
- Kitchen Faucet with a concentration of 22.5 µg/L
- Kitchen Restroom Faucet with a concentration of 5.4 µg/L
- Room 202 Faucet with a concentration of 5.3 µg/L
- Drinking Fountain by Room #211 with a concentration of 8.0 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 211 with a concentration of 8.8 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 212 with a concentration of 5.3 µg/L
- Drinking Fountain by Second Story Restrooms with a concentration of 11.8 µg/L
The environmental consulting company has advised that the elevated readings are likely due to faucets and components within the faucets, not pipes or the source of drinking water.
At Robinson, the vast majority of the water sources identified are not used for drinking water. To ensure this is clear for our students and staff, we will be adding signage to these faucets noting that the water is not for drinking. In cases when the faucet is in a kitchen, we will be replacing the faucet and following up with additional testing prior to using the water source for any cooking or drinking. The drinking fountain identified will be turned off and marked out of order until it can be removed or replaced
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Tillman Elementary School - Notice sent 8/16/23
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 92 water sources within the building.
We were notified that the preliminary results of testing indicated 24 water sources at Tillman with the following lead concentrations over 5 ug/L:
- Two faucets in the Music Hallway Girls Restroom with detected lead concentrations of 6.6 µg/L and 15.8 µg/L.
- Faucet in Room 004 with a detected lead concentration of 19.6 µg/L
- Two Faucets in Room 003 with detected lead concentrations of 13.5 µg/L and 5.2 µg/L
- Two kitchen faucets with detected lead concentrations of 120 µg/L and 5.9 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 017 with a detected lead concentration of 5.3 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 105 with a detected lead concentration of 13.5 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 101 Restroom with a detected lead concentration of 800 µg/L
- Restroom Drinking Fountain in Room 101 with a detected lead concentration of 299 µg/L
- Restroom Faucet in Room 102 with a detected lead concentration of 11.9 µg/L
- Three faucets in the Girls Restroom by Room 103 with detected lead concentrations of 5.2 µg/L, 5.1 µg/L and 19.4 µg/L.
- Faucet in Room 112 with a detected lead concentration of 11.5 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 113 with a detected lead concentration of 8.0 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 114 with a detected lead concentration of 6.2 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 116 with a detected lead concentration of 6.1 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 212 with a detected lead concentration of 11.8 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 211 with a detected lead concentration of 7.2 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 207 with a detected lead concentration of 11.7 µg/L
- Faucet in the Girls Restroom by Room 205 with a detected lead concentration of 23.4 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 202 Restroom with a detected lead concentration of 297 µg/L
The environmental consulting company has advised that the elevated readings are likely due to faucets and components within the faucets, not pipes or the source of drinking water.
At Tillman, the vast majority of the water sources identified are not used for drinking water. To ensure this is clear for our students and staff, we will be adding signage to these faucets noting that the water is not for drinking. In cases when the faucet is in a kitchen, we will be replacing the faucet and following up with additional testing prior to using the water source for any cooking or drinking. The drinking fountain identified will be turned off and marked out of order until it can be removed or replaced.
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Westchester Elementary School - Notice sent 8/16/23
A contractor, Environmental Operations Inc., conducted testing on 92 water sources within the building. In the list below you will find two room numbers, the old room number followed by the new room number. For example, old room number 107 is now the Library 163 (107/163).
We were notified that testing at 13 water sources detected the following lead concentrations over 5 ug/L:
- Faucet in Room 119/125 with a detected lead concentration of 20.0 µg/L
- Drinking fountain in Room 119/125 with a detected lead concentration of 12.4 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 114/123 with a detected lead concentration of 6.4 µg/L
- Two faucets in the art room/132 with detected lead concentrations of 50.0 µg/L and 5.0 µg/L.
- Faucet in Room 125/118 with a detected lead concentration of 10.0 µg/L
- Reach Room Sink/122b with a detected lead concentration of 10.8 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 203/145 with a detected lead concentration of 5.6 µg/L
- Two kitchen faucets with detected lead concentrations of 21.9 µg/L and 6.1 µg/L.
- Kitchen Restroom Faucet/107a with a detected lead concentration of 7.2 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 127/117 with a detected lead concentration of 6.0 µg/L
- Faucet in Room 126/119 with a detected lead concentration of 7.8 µg/L
The environmental consulting company has advised that the elevated readings are likely due to faucets and components within the faucets, not pipes or the source of drinking water.
At Westchester, the vast majority of the water sources identified are not used for drinking water. To ensure this is clear for our students and staff, we will be adding signage to these faucets noting that the water is not for drinking. In cases when the faucet is in a kitchen, we will be replacing the faucet and following up with additional testing prior to using the water source for any cooking or drinking. The drinking fountain identified will be turned off and marked out of order until it can be removed or replaced.
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According to the CDC: Lead is a toxic metal that is persistent in the environment and can accumulate in the body over time. Risk will vary depending on the individual, the chemical conditions of the water, and the amount consumed. For example, infants who drink formula prepared with lead-contaminated tap water may be at a higher risk of exposure because of the large volume of water they consume relative to their body size. Bathing and showering should be safe for you and your children because human skin does not absorb lead in water.
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