University Park Lead Tests High Levels in GYM Water Fountain in 2010 PGCPS

PGCPS did testing for water lead levels in PGCPS Schools and found high levels in many schools, including University Park. Were parents ever informed?

In the test results below from 2010, please note the high levels in the University Park gym water fountain. We would expect the children were regularly drinking from this water fountain. We are unable to find documentation showing what follow up was done to fix this and have written the county asking.






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The Whole Story: What I Found Out About Lead In The Water Fountains of Prince George’s County Schools
Letter to Dr. Maxwell about the Lead in Water in PGCPS March, 30, 2017
Letter To Dr. Maxwell about the need for informing parents and lowering lead limit March 31, 2017
See the Lead Testing Results for PGCPS Schools 2009-2016
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Please contact us at leadinpgcpswaterfountains@gmail.com with questions.