Lead and copper water testing 2018 JULY 5, 2018 UPDATED 8/30/18, 11/5/18, 12/17/18

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1 Lead and copper water testing 2018 JULY 5, 2018 UPDATED 8/30/18, 11/5/18, 12/17/18

2 Lead and copper standards Lead Michigan DEQ & U.S. EPA 15 ppb (0.015 mg/l) Copper Michigan DEQ & U.S. EPA 1,300 ppb (1.3 mg/l) 1 ppb = mg/l All sampling and testing procedures were performed in accordance with the MDEQ Guidance on drinking water sampling for lead and copper at schools and daycares on community water supplies (ver. 3.0, August 1, 2016)

3 Groves High School 355 water sources tested 14 positive test results 7 positive results in drinking specific fixtures 0 positive results in foodservice kitchen area 0 positive results in large volume samples

4 Science Room / Lab Faucets Science lab faucets are not required by the EPA rules or building codes to meet any lead free regulations. Birmingham Public Schools has installed one very different looking faucet, that meets all lead free qualifications, in each science classroom in the district. Students and staff have a clean, tested water source where they can freely and safely use the water for drinking in each of these areas. All of the other sinks in these areas have been clearly labeled with a durable sign reading Not Drinking Water.

5 G57-CF E1 Teachers sink Copper 1.4 mg/l 0.37 mg/l Lead < mg/l < mg/l Fixture signed as not drinking water for repair Fixture remediated and aerator replaced. Returned to service

6 G74-CF E3 Teachers Sink Copper 2.9 mg/l 0.52 mg/l Lead mg/l < mg/l Fixture signed as not drinking water for repair Fixture remediated and aerator replaced. Returned to service

7 G131-CF E6 teacher sink Copper 2.0 mg/l 0.23 mg/l Lead mg/l < mg/l Fixture signed as not drinking water for repair Fixture remediated and aerator replaced. Returned to service

8 G229-KF Steam Kettle Copper Lead 0.20 mg/l mg/l Fixture signed as Not Drinking Water for repair This equipment was discontinued from cooking service in 2017/18 and has since been permanently removed from service. The unit is scheduled for physical removal from the kitchen.

9 G230-KF Triple Sink left Copper Lead 1.7 mg/l mg/l Permanently signed as Not Drinking Water

10 G248-CF A4 Teacher Sink Copper 1.1 mg/l 0.33 mg/l Lead mg/l mg/l Fixture signed as Not Drinking Water for repair Fixture remediated and aerator replaced. Returned to service

11 G252-CF Science / Technology planning Copper 1.7 mg/l 0.89 mg/l Lead mg/l mg/l Fixture signed as Not Drinking Water for repair Fixture remediated and aerator replaced. Returned to service

12 G318-CF Room B10 Copper 1.0 mg/l 0.49 mg/l Lead mg/l mg/l Fixture signed as Not Drinking Water for repair Fixture remediated and aerator replaced. Returned to service

13 G335-DF Auditorium Lobby Copper Lead 2.2 mg/l 0.93 mg/l Fixture removed from service for repair Unit permanently removed from service pending replacement and upgrade.

14 G360-BF G361-BF EAC Mens South Right and Left Copper 1) 1.4mg/L 2) 5.1 mg/l Lead 1) mg/l 2) mg/l Permanently signed as Not Drinking Water

15 G362-BF G363-BF EAC Womens South Right and Left Copper 1) 3.6 mg/l 2) 3.7 mg/l Lead 1) mg/l 2) mg/l Permanently signed as Not Drinking Water

16 G387-DF Stagecraft Copper 1.6 mg/l <0.025 mg/l Lead < mg/l < mg/l Fixture removed from service for repair Fixture remediated and aerator replaced. Returned to service

17 G388-KF Main Office Kitchen Copper 6.1 mg/l 0.37 Lead mg/l Fixture removed from service for repair Faucet, aerator, supply lines, and valves replaced. Retested and returned to service