Water Collection and Testing Services Lead and Copper

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Water Collection and Testing Services: Lead and Copper Presented by: Kerry Borders, Director of

Water Collection and Testing Services: Lead and Copper Presented by: Kerry Borders, Director of Atlanta Operations

AGENDA • Background • Objective • Technical Guidance • Scope of Work 2017 GLE

AGENDA • Background • Objective • Technical Guidance • Scope of Work 2017 GLE Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2

Background • No federal law requiring testing of drinking water in schools • EPA

Background • No federal law requiring testing of drinking water in schools • EPA suggests that schools implement programs for reducing lead in drinking water • In 2017, CCPS issued an RFP for Water Collection and Testing Services: Lead and Copper (RFP No. 017 -17) 2017 GLE Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3

Objective • Collect and Test water samples taken from CCPS drinking, cooking and nursing

Objective • Collect and Test water samples taken from CCPS drinking, cooking and nursing water outlets to identify the presence of lead and copper in the water of CCPS schools and other facilities. 2017 GLE Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4

Technical Guidance EPA’s 3 Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in School –

Technical Guidance EPA’s 3 Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in School – Revised Technical Guidance 2017 GLE Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 5

Scope of Work • Inventory the number of faucets and fountains in District’s schools,

Scope of Work • Inventory the number of faucets and fountains in District’s schools, offices, and other facilities − Completed by GLE on March 2, 2018 • Complete a Plumbing Profile for each building • Create a Sampling Plan based on the results of the inventory and plumbing profile − Develop an after hours schedule for flushing and sampling − Flushing 8 to 18 hours before sampling – CCPS Personnel − Sampling - School with 30 outlets – 2 hours – GLE Personnel 2017 GLE Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 6

Sampling • Collect one water sample – First-Draw Samples • Stagnant water before any

Sampling • Collect one water sample – First-Draw Samples • Stagnant water before any flushing or use occurs • Submit to a Laboratory for analysis of lead and copper (EPA Method 200. 8) • Results within 5 to 7 business days • Report to CCPS immediately if any results are identified at or above 15 parts per billion for lead and 1300 ppb for copper • EPA Recommends water fountains and/or outlets be taken out of service if the lead level exceeds 20 ppb • Take corrective action, as necessary • Final Report 2017 GLE Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 7

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