A state law passed in 2022 sets a new standard for the amount of lead allowed in drinking water at schools. All water fountains and sinks used to prepare food must be below five parts per billion (ppb). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows up to 15 ppb of lead in public drinking water. Fortunately, the water coming into our schools in Herculaneum and Pevely is well below that standard.
DUNKLIN R5 SCHOOL DISTRICT
RSMo 160.077;
GET THE LEAD OUT OF SCHOOL DRINKING WATER ACT (2022)
In accordance with the RSMo 160.077; “Get the lead out of school drinking water act (2022)," the Dunklin R5 School District is providing access to information about the health effects of lead to the public. There is more information on the following link.
EPA - Lead in Drinking Water
The following plan in in accordance with the guidelines set forth
by the Division of Health and Senior Services and the EPA.
Over 90 water sources have been tested in our schools. Those sources that exceed 5 ppb can usually be corrected by changing the aerator, replacing the faucet, or adding a filter. The link below is a spreadsheet of each location tested and the results. The letters ND stand for None Detected.
The Dunklin R5 School District will continue to provide information and meet requirements set forth by RSMo 160.077.