The Cleveland Metropolitan School District has remediated “virtually all” of the water fountains and faucets that were found to have elevated levels of lead in a 2016 study.
At the time, the district promised to take “immediate steps” to remove or replace the 79 drinking fountains and 40 faucets with the elevated lead levels.
"In addition to replacing or removing drinking-water outlets, the District will also remove or replace other fixtures like restroom faucets or outdoor spigots, where elevated levels of lead were found," CMSD said in an operations report.
The lead tests covered 65 buildings built before 2002 and four buildings built more recently, which were tested "as a precaution."
No water source in the newer buildings showed elevated levels of lead.
“Of the 119 sources, virtually all have been remediated, meaning the outlets were replaced, capped or, in a very few cases, a filter was installed.
3 at Iowa-Maple School.
This one has been shut off and probably will be replaced.
“In addition," the spokesperson continued, "a fountain at William Cullen Bryant School has been replaced but will not be activated until the water is tested.
“It is important to note that the District was under no mandate to test and remediate water outlets but did so voluntarily as a precaution to ensure staff and students have access to safe drinking water.