18 Pittsburgh Public Schools Tested Positive For Lead

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools have released results after retesting water fixtures for lead for nine months. 18 schools tested positive for lead.
The recommended level is 15 parts per billion. All fixtures where lead exceeded 15 ppb were immediately shut off and signage prohibiting usage was posted. Immediate action was taken by the district to repair or replace the contaminated fixtures.
The total cost for testing at 70 district facilities was approximately $242,403.
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