Water Quality Testing

The “on-again, off-again” nature of water use at most schools can raise lead levels in school drinking water. Water that remains in pipes overnight, over a weekend, or over vacation periods stays in contact with lead pipes or lead solder and, as a result, could contain higher levels of lead. This is why schools are required to collect a sample after the water has been sitting in the plumbing system for a certain period of time. This “first draw” sample is likely to show higher levels of lead for that outlet than what you would see if you sampled after using the water continuously. However, even if the first draw sample does not reflect what you would see with continuous usage, it is still important because it can identify outlets that have elevated lead levels.

All 94 water outlets were tested at Hilton High School on October 10th. Of those 94 outlets, 13 tested above the 5 parts per billion.

• Four were sinks in the kitchen
• Four were sinks in the FACS classroom
• One was a classroom storage room sink
• Two were in commons two (coffee fill and prep sink)
• Two were exterior connections (one a hose bib, and one on the east side of LeBeau Field)

 All units have been removed from service and will remain so until corrections are implemented, and further testing is complete.

 For more information regarding the testing program or sampling results, contact Buildings and Grounds Director Mark Edwards at 392-1000, ext. 7066 or visit.

 Sincerely,

 Dr. Jeffrey Green

Principal, Hilton High School

Hilton High School Water Quality 2025

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The “on-again, off-again” nature of water use at most schools can raise lead levels in school drinking water. Water that remains in pipes overnight, over a weekend, or over vacation periods stays in contact with lead pipes or lead solder and, as a result, could contain higher levels of lead. This is why schools are required to collect a sample after the water has been sitting in the plumbing system for a certain period of time. This “first draw” sample is likely to show higher levels of lead for that outlet than what you would see if you sampled after using the water continuously. However, even if the first draw sample does not reflect what you would see with continuous usage, it is still important because it can identify outlets that have elevated lead levels. 

All 70 water outlets were tested at Merton Williams Middle School on September 26. Of those 70 outlets, two tested above the 5 parts per billion. One device was a sink in classroom 103, the second was a drinking fountain in the large cafeteria. Both units have been removed from service and will remain so until corrections are implemented, and further testing is complete.

For more information regarding the testing program or sampling results, contact Buildings and Grounds Director Mark Edwards at 585-392 1000, ext. 7066.

Sincerely,

Dr. Marc D'Amico
Merton Williams Middle School Principal

Merton Willams Water Quality 2025

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The “on-again, off-again” nature of water use at most schools can raise lead levels in school drinking water. Water that remains in pipes overnight, over a weekend, or over vacation periods stays in contact with lead pipes or lead solder and, as a result, could contain higher levels of lead. This is why schools are required to collect a sample after the water has been sitting in the plumbing system for a certain period of time. This “first draw” sample is likely to show higher levels of lead for that outlet than what you would see if you sampled after using the water continuously. However, even if the first draw sample does not reflect what you would see with continuous usage, it is still important because it can identify outlets that have elevated lead levels. 

All 118 potable water outlets were tested at Northwood Elementary School on June 18, 2025. Eight of those samples were lost in transportation between the district’s consultant and the lab before they could be tested. These outlets will be out of service until new samples are taken, and results are received. This is anticipated to be in September. Of those outlets which were tested, six tested above the 5 parts per billion threshold for action. All six units are located in the kitchen. Upon notification of the elevated readings, these units were removed from service and replacement parts were ordered.

They will remain out of service until they are retested, and results are received. This is expected to be sometime in September.

For more information regarding the testing program or sampling results, contact Buildings and Grounds Director Mark Edwards at 585-392 1000, ext. 7066 or visit.

Northwood Water Quality 2025

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The “on-again, off-again” nature of water use at most schools can raise lead levels in school drinking water. Water that remains in pipes overnight, over a weekend, or over vacation periods stays in contact with lead pipes or lead solder and, as a result, could contain higher levels of lead. This is why schools are required to collect a sample after the water has been sitting in the plumbing system for a certain period of time. This “first draw” sample is likely to show higher levels of lead for that outlet than what you would see if you sampled after using the water continuously. However, even if the first draw sample does not reflect what you would see with continuous usage, it is still important because it can identify outlets that have elevated lead levels.

85 water outlets were tested at Quest Elementary School on May 22, 2025. None of those 85 outlets tested above the 5 parts per billion.

For more information regarding the testing program or sampling results, contact Buildings and Grounds Director Mark Edwards at 392-1000, ext. 7066.

Sincerely,

Derek Warren
Quest Elementary School Principal

QUEST Water Quality 2025

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The “on-again, off-again” nature of water use at most schools can raise lead levels in school drinking water. Water that remains in pipes overnight, over a weekend, or over vacation periods stays in contact with lead pipes or lead solder and, as a result, could contain higher levels of lead. This is why schools are required to collect a sample after the water has been sitting in the plumbing system for a certain period of time. This “first draw” sample is likely to show higher levels of lead for that outlet than what you would see if you sampled after using the water continuously. However, even if the first draw sample does not reflect what you would see with continuous usage, it is still important because it can identify outlets that have elevated lead levels.

All 161 water outlets were tested at Village Elementary School on October 3. Of those 161 outlets, four tested above 5 parts per billion. Two devices were in the kitchen, one was in a sink in classroom P-47, and the fourth was a bubbler in classroom P-45. All units have been removed from service and will remain so until corrections are implemented, and further testing is complete.

 For more information regarding the testing program or sampling results, contact Buildings and Grounds Director Mark Edwards at 392-1000, ext. 7066 or visit Hilton.k12.ny.us/water.

Sincerely,

Dr. Benjamin Rudd

Principal, Village Elementary School

Village Water Quality 2025

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The “on-again, off-again” nature of water use at most schools can raise lead levels in school drinking water. Water that remains in pipes overnight, over a weekend, or over vacation periods stays in contact with lead pipes or lead solder and, as a result, could contain higher levels of lead. This is why schools are required to collect a sample after the water has been sitting in the plumbing system for a certain period of time. This “first draw” sample is likely to show higher levels of lead for that outlet than what you would see if you sampled after using the water continuously. However, even if the first draw sample does not reflect what you would see with continuous usage, it is still important because it can identify outlets that have elevated lead levels.

All 5 water outlets were tested at the Buildings and Grounds Department on May 22, 2025.  None of the five tested above the 5 parts per billion. To validate the integrity of the initial sampling, each of the four locations were flushed, followed by the required dwell period, and re-sampled. Results from the second testing found each device below the 15 PPB threshold.
For more information regarding the testing program or sampling results, contact Buildings and Grounds Director Mark Edwards at 392-1000, ext. 7066

Buildings and Grounds Water Testing 2025