JOYCE — Testing at Crescent School in Joyce has indicated lead above actionable levels in a utility sink, according to Crescent School District Superintendent Clayton Mork.
The sink is not used for drinking water.
Crescent School last month voluntarily contracted with Spectra Laboratories of Poulsbo to test fresh water samples from various, representative locations throughout the campus, Mork said last week.
On Thursday, “we received the results of the tests performed on ten 250ml samples collected in the early morning of May 27,” Mork said in a press release.
“Nine of the samples contained less than the acceptable limit of 20 parts per billion (ppb) lead and we are pleased with these results.
“However, water from a faucet in our high school science lab tested in at 111 ppb.”
The faucet is located on the instructor’s demonstration table in the front of the classroom and is not typically used by students. Mork said.
“Water to the faucet in question has been secured and we will be conducting follow-up testing according to EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] protocol in hopes of pinpointing the source of the contamination,” he said.
Elsewhere in Clallam and Jefferson counties, Cape Flattery and Chimacum districts are preparing to test their water for lead contamination.
Cape Flattery
The Cape Flattery School District is in the process of preparing to test its water at all of its schools over the summer break, said Superintendent Kandy Ritter last week.
Chimacum
The Chimacum School District is collaborating with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the state Department of Health and the Jefferson County Public Utility District regarding testing for lead in the water, said Superintendent Rick Thompson.
Testing is slated to begin this week, Thompson said.
________
Reporter Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 56650, or cmcdaniel@peninsuladailynews.com.
