Drinking Water Lead Testing Reports
March 2025 water testing updates
In 2016, a law went into effect requiring testing of all school sources of water that are “currently used or potentially used for drinking or cooking purposes.” Since 2016, the frequency of testing has been reduced from every five to three years. The maximum allowable level has now been reduced from 15 parts per billon (ppb) to 5 ppb.
School districts are required to report the results of all water testing to the state Department of Health, the state Education Department and the local health department, and to post the results – along with remediation plans, if required – on the official district website.
The school district has received results of recent testing conducted on a sampling of kitchen, bathroom and classroom sinks as follows:
Intermediate/Elementary School: Of the 99 sources tested on April 17, 2025, TBD were found to exceed the action level of 5 micrograms of lead per liter, typically referred to as “parts per billion (ppb),” as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the EPA, lead enters drinking water primarily from eroding materials that contain lead such as faucets, fittings and pipes.
Otisville Elementary: Of the 124 sources tested on April 16, 2025, two were found to exceed the action level of 5 micrograms of lead per liter, typically referred to as “parts per billion (ppb).”
High School: Of the 58 sources tested on April 16, 2025, TBD were found to exceed the action level of 5 micrograms of lead per liter, typically referred to as “parts per billion (ppb).”
Middle School: Of the 54 sources tested on April 17, 2025, four were found to exceed the action level of 5 micrograms of lead per liter, typically referred to as “parts per billion (ppb).”
As per the district's Remedial Action Plan, all fixtures with exceedances are immediately removed from service. Remedial action includes either the replacement or permanent removal of the fixture, flushing, and re-sampling of the fixture to ensure an acceptable level before returning to service.
Below is a list of sources that exceeded the action level. All affected sources of water at these areas have been posted with “Do Not Drink” signs.
As always, we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff and will keep you apprised after retesting is conducted.
Previous testing results
March 2021 Intermediate School/Elementary School Water Testing Report
March 2021 Otisville Elementary Water Testing Report
March 2021 High School Water Testing Report
March 2021 Middle School Water Testing Report
May 2021 Intermediate School/Elementary School Water Testing Report
May 2021 Otisville Elementary Water Testing Report
May 2021 High School Water Testing Report
August 2022 High School Water Testing Report
September 2022 High School Water Testing Report
Please note: If you are unable to read any of these documents and require a paper copy, please call the Minisink Valley Buildings & Grounds Office at 355-5229 for assistance. Thank you.
Water testing for lead: Laboratory reports and legislation information
NYS Department of Health: Overview of lead testing in school drinking water
Lead testing in school drinking water at MV High School: Lab report
Lead testing on 2018 faucet replacements at MV High School: Lab report
Lead testing on 2019 bottle filler and water fountain by Room 201B at MV High School: Lab report
Lead testing in school drinking water at MV Middle School: Lab report
Lead testing report on 2018 faucet replacements at MV Middle School: Lab report
Lead testing in school drinking water at Otisville Elementary:Lab report
Lead testing in drinking water at MV Elementary and Intermediate schools: Lab report
September 2022 lead testing reports for new/additional fixtures at the high school
September 2022 Lead testing reports for new/additional fixtures at the high school
September 2022 lead testing reports for new/additional fixtures at the middle school
September 2022 lead testing reports for new/additional fixtures at the middle school
September 2022 lead testing reports for new/additional fixtures at the elementary school
Understanding new NYS regulations for school drinking water testing