Date: January 23, 2017 Monroe Township Public Schools Holly Glen Elementary School. Dear Holly Glen Elementary School Parents, Guardians and Staff:

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1 Date: January 23, 2017 Monroe Township Public Schools Holly Glen Elementary School Dear Holly Glen Elementary School Parents, Guardians and Staff: Monroe Township Public Schools is committed to protecting Holly Glen ES students and staff s health. As required by the Department of Education regulations, all appropriate drinking water outlets in our facilities must be sampled for lead. Monroe Township Public Schools has scheduled the lead in drinking water sampling for Holly Glen ES on or about January 28, Why Test School Drinking Water for Lead? Lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters the body from drinking water or other sources. Lead is most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years old. Exposure to high levels of lead during pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and developmental delays in infants. In young children, lead exposure can lower IQ levels, affect hearing, reduce attention span, and hurt school performance. At very high levels, lead can even cause brain damage. Lead is rarely found in the source water; rather it enters the drinking water primarily as a result of the corrosion, or wearing away, of materials containing lead in the service line or interior plumbing. These materials include lead-based solder used to join copper pipe, brass and chromebrass faucets, and in some cases, pipes made of lead that connect buildings to water mains (service lines). Since 1986, all plumbing materials must be lead free. The law currently allows plumbing materials to be up to 0.25 percent lead to be labeled as lead free. However, prior to January 4, 2014, lead free allowed up to 8 percent lead content of the wetted surfaces of plumbing products including those labeled National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certified. What Actions We Are Taking? Prior to sampling, Monroe Township Public Schools developed a Lead Sampling Plan for Holly Glen ES and conducted a plumbing profile. The purpose of the plumbing profile was to identify all drinking water outlets and evaluate the plumbing materials of the school to determine if lead solder, lead pipes or a lead service line are present. Holly Glen ES s Lead Sampling Plan may be found on our website at All appropriate drinking water outlets in Holly Glen ES will be sampled on or about January 28, We anticipate receiving the results from our laboratory within 3 weeks of sampling. Upon receiving the sample results, Holly Glen ES will inform you if any of the drinking water outlets

2 had a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]) and will post all of the results on our website at The results will be used to assist in the prioritization of future water testing for lead in accordance with Holly Glen ES Lead Sampling Plan. Holly Glen ES will also implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (ppb). This will include turning off the outlet unless it is determined the location must remain on for non-drinking purposes. In these cases, a DO NOT DRINK SAFE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY sign will be posted. How Can I Learn More? For more information about water quality in our schools, please contact The Office of Plant Operations at Monroe Township Public Schools at For information about water quality and sampling for lead at home, contact your local water supplier or refer to the Department of Environmental Protection s website at Sincerely, Charles M. Earling Superintendent of Schools

3 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Plumbing Profile Note: To be completed for each school. For additional information on completing this document see the USEPA publication, The 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools Name of School: Holly Glen Elementary Grade Levels: 4- k Address: 900 N. Main Street Williamstown NJ Individual school project officer Signature: Peter Reyes Date: 10/2016 Questions Background Information 1. What year was the original building constructed? Were any buildings or additions added to the original facility? 2. If the building was constructed or repaired after 1986, was the lead-free plumbing and solder utilized? What type of solder was used? Document all locations where lead solder was used. 3. Where are the most recent plumbing repairs and replacements? Answers Most recently, a new addition was constructed in 2009/2010. Location: New additions Description: Gym, offices, and kitchen Extension.

4 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Questions 4. With what materials is the service connection (the pipe that carries water to the school from the public water system s main in the street) made? Where is the Service Line located? (This is the POE location.) 5. Is there point of entry (POE) or point of use (POU) treatment in use? Answers Material: Location: Boiler Room Y / N Type: Location: 6. Are there tanks in your plumbing system (pressure tanks, gravity storage tanks)? Y / N 7. Does the school have a filter maintenance and operation program? If so, who is responsible for this program? What is the process for adding filters? 8. Have accessible screens or aerators on outlets that provide drinking water been cleaned? Does the school have a screen or aerator maintenance program? 9. Have there been any complaints about bad (metallic) taste? Note location(s). No Y / N As needed. Y / N Location:

5 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Questions 10. Review records and consult with the public water supplier to determine whether any water samples have been taken in the building for any contaminants. If so, identify: Name of contaminant(s) Concentrations found ph level Is testing done regularly at the building? 11. Other plumbing background questions include: Are blueprints of the building available? Are there known plumbing dead-ends, low use areas, existing leaks or other problem areas? Are renovations being planned for part or all of the plumbing system? Answers Walk-Through These questions should be addressing during the walk-through of the facility, while Attachment C- Water Outlet Inventory is being completed. NO Some 1. Confirm the material of Service Line visually. Yes/Iron 2. Confirm the presence of POE or POU treatment. None 3. What are the potable water pipes made of in your facility? Copper Lead Plastic Galvanized Metal Cast Iron Copper Other Note the water flow through the building and the areas that receive water first, and which areas receive water last. 4. Are electrical wires grounded to Water Pipes? Note location(s). Y / N Location: Boiler room No No

6 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Questions 5. Are brass fittings, faucets, or valves used in your drinking water system? Note that most faucets are brass on the inside. Document the locations of any brass water outlet to be sampled. 6. Locate all drinking water outlets (i.e. water coolers, bubblers, ice machines, kitchen/ food prep sinks, etc.) in the facility. 7. Have the brands and models of the water coolers in the school been compared to the listing of banned water coolers in thetoolkit? Recalled Drinking Water Fountains Make and Model 8. Have signs of corrosion, such as frequent leaks, rustcolored water, or stained fixtures, dishes, or laundry been detected? Note the locations of water outlets. Answers Complete in Brass Column in Attachment C- Water Outlet Inventory. Yes Complete in Attachment C-Water Outlet Inventory. Yes Y / N No Type Complete in Signs of Corrosion column in Attachment C- Water Outlet Inventory. Yes

7 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Questions 9. Are there any outlets that are not operational and therefore out of service? Permanently? Temporarily? Answers Y / N Complete Operational Column in Attachment C- Water Outlet Inventory. Permanently Type/ Location Description Temporarily

8 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Drinking Water Outlet Inventory Name of School: Holly Glen Elementary_ Address: 900 N Main Street Williamstown NJ Grade Levels: K- 4 Year School Constructed: _1967 Renovated/Additions: 1978/2009/2010 Individual school project officer Name/Signature: _Peter Reyes Date completed: _11/9/16 # 1 Type Location Code Operational 2 (Y/N) Signs of Corrosion 3 (Y/N) Filter 4 (Y/N) Brass Fittings, Faucets or valves? (Y/N) Aerator/ Screen (Y/N) Motion Activated (Y/N) 1 Boiler room POE Y N N Y N N 2 Ice Kitchen HG-01-IM Y N N Y N N Y Machine 3 Sink Kitchen HG- 01-FP Y N N Y N N 4 Sink Kitchen HG -02-FP Y N N Y N N 5 Sink Kitchen HG -03-FP Y N N Y N N 6 Sink Clinic HG-01-NS Y N N Y N N 7 Sink Teachers lounge 8 Water Hall nest to Fountain teachers HG-01-TL Y N N Y N N HG-01-DW Y N N Y N N Chiller (Y/N) Make Water Cooler Model Comme nts 1 Number outlets starting at the closest outlet to the Point of Entry (POE). 2 Document if permanently or temporarily out of service on the Attachment B- Plumbing Profile. 3 Signs of corrosion detected, such as but not limited to frequent leaks, rust-colored water, or stained fixtures, dishes, or laundry. 4 Document on Attachment D- Filter Inventory. Version 1.1 July 21, 2016 (NJDEP) 1

9 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 9 Sink with Bubbler 10 Sink with Bubbler 11 Sink with Bubbler 12 Water Cooler 13 Water Cooler 14 Sink with Bubbler 15 Sink with Bubbler 16 Sink with Bubbler Classroom # 1 Classroom # 2 Classroom # 3 Classroom # 4 Classroom # 5 Classroom # 6 Classroom # 7 Classroom # 8 17 Sink Classroom # 9 18 Sink W Classroom Bubbler # Water Across from fountain # 11 HG-02-DW Y N N Y N N HG-03-DW Y N N Y N N Low Press ure HG-04-DW Y N N Y N N HG-05-WC Y N N Y N N HG-06-WC Y N N Y N N HG-07-DW Y N N Y N N HG-08-DW Y N N Y N N HG-9-DW Y N N Y N N HG-10-TL Y N N Y N N HG-11-DW Y N N Y N N HG-12-DW Y N N Y N N Version 1.1 July 21, 2016 (NJDEP) 2

10 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 20 Water fountain 21 Water fountain 22 Water cooler 23 Sink with Bubbler 24 Sink with Bubbler 25 Sink with Bubbler 26 Sink with Bubbler 27 Sink with Bubbler 28 Water Cooler 29 Water Cooler 30 Sink with Bubbler Across from room 11 Across from room 11 Adjacent to 54 Classroom #17 Classroom # 18 Classroom # 19 Classroom # 20 Classroom # 19 Right of girls lav Left of boys lav Classroom # 35 HG-13-DW Y N N Y N N HG-14-DW Y N N Y N N HG-01-WC Y N N Y N N Y ELKAY EHFSA81K HG-17-DW Y N N Y N N HG-18-DW Y N N Y N N HG-19-DW Y N N Y N N HG-20-DW Y N N Y N N HG-19-DW Y N N Y N N HG-02-WC Y N N Y N N Y Oasis P8AC-D300 HG-03-WC Y N N Y N N Y Sunrock HG-35-DW Y N N Y N N Version 1.1 July 21, 2016 (NJDEP) 3

11 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 31 Sink with Bubbler 32 Sink with Bubbler 33 Sink with Bubbler 34 Water Cooler 35 Water Cooler Classroom # 36 Classroom # 37 Classroom # 38 HG-36-DW Y N N Y N N HG-37-DW Y N N Y N N HG-38-DW Y N N Y N N To the right of the fac lav HG-04-WC Y N N Y N N Y ELKAY EZFSTL818 To the right HG-05-WC Y N N Y N N Y ELKAY EZFSTL818 of the fac lav Hall outside HG-06-DW Y N N Y N N Y AQUA A151400Bof the gym FG Hall outside HG-07-WC Y N N Y N N Y AQUA A151400Bof the gym FG Inside gym HG-08-WC Y N N Y N N Y AQUA A441400B- FB Inside gym HG-09-DW Y N N Y N N Y AQUA A441400B- FB 36 Water Cooler 37 Water Cooler 38 Water Cooler 39 Water Cooler 40 Sink Main office HG-01-MO Y N N Y N N Version 1.1 July 21, 2016 (NJDEP) 4

12 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Version 1.1 July 21, 2016 (NJDEP) 5

13 Monroe Township Public Schools Sampling Plan September 2016 Version 2 Version 1.1 July 21, 2016 (NJDEP) 6

21 June 28, 2017 Maple Grove Administration Building 75 East Academy Street Williamstown, New Jersey Dear Maple Grove Employee, Our school system is committed to protecting the health of students, teachers, and all employees. To protect our community and be in compliance with the Department of Education regulations, Monroe Township Public Schools authorized testing of Maple Groves drinking water for lead. In accordance with the Department of Education regulations, Maple Grove will implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]). This includes turning off the outlet unless it is determined the location must remain on for non-drinking purposes. In these cases, a DO NOT DRINK SAFE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY sign will be posted. Results of our Testing Following instructions given in technical guidance developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, we completed a plumbing profile for Maple Grove. Through this effort, we identified and tested all drinking water and food preparation outlets. Of the 5 samples taken at Maple Grove, all tested below the lead action level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency for lead in drinking water (15 µg/l [ppb]). Health Effects of Lead High levels of lead in drinking water can cause health problems. Lead is most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years of age. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Exposure to high levels of lead during pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and developmental delays in infants. In young children, lead exposure can lower IQ levels, affect hearing, reduce attention span, and hurt school performance. At very high levels, lead can even cause brain damage. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults.

22 How Lead Enters our Water Lead is unusual among drinking water contaminants in that it seldom occurs naturally in water supplies like groundwater, rivers and lakes. Lead enters drinking water primarily as a result of the corrosion, or wearing away, of materials containing lead in the water distribution system and in building plumbing. These materials include lead-based solder used to join copper pipe, brass, and chrome-plated brass faucets. In 1986, Congress banned the use of lead solder containing greater than 0.2% lead, and restricted the lead content of faucets, pipes and other plumbing materials. However, even the lead in plumbing materials meeting these new requirements is subject to corrosion. When water stands in lead pipes or plumbing systems containing lead for several hours or more, the lead may dissolve into the drinking water. This means the first water drawn from the tap in the morning may contain fairly high levels of lead. Lead in Drinking Water Lead in drinking water, although rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning can significantly increase a person s total lead exposure, particularly the exposure of children under the age of 6. EPA estimates that drinking water can make up 20% or more of a person s total exposure to lead. For More Information A copy of the test results is available at Maple Grove at the main reception area and can be viewed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or simply visit our website at and click on Public Information. For more information about water quality in our schools, contact The Office of Plant Operations at Monroe Township Public Schools, For more information on reducing lead exposure around your home and the health effects of lead, visit EPA s Web site at call the National Lead Information Center at LEAD, or contact your health care provider. If you are concerned about lead exposure at this facility or in your home, you may want to ask your health care providers about testing children to determine levels of lead in their blood. Sincerely, Charles M. Earling Superintendent of Schools

23 Monroe Township Board of Education Maple Grove Lead in Water Test Results June 2017

44 December 6, 2016 Whitehall Elementary School 161 Whitehall Road Williamstown, New Jersey Dear Whitehall Elementary School Community, Our school system is committed to protecting student, teacher, and staff health. To protect our community and be in compliance with the Department of Education regulations, Monroe Township Public Schools authorized testing of our schools drinking water for lead. In accordance with the Department of Education regulations, Whitehall Elementary School will implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]). This includes turning off the outlet unless it is determined the location must remain on for non-drinking purposes. In these cases, a DO NOT DRINK SAFE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY sign will be posted. Results of our Testing Following instructions given in technical guidance developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, we completed a plumbing profile for Whitehall Elementary School. Through this effort, we identified and tested all drinking water and food preparation outlets. Of the 38 samples taken at Whitehall Elementary School, all but 1 tested below the lead action level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency for lead in drinking water (15 µg/l [ppb]). The table below identifies the drinking water outlets that tested above the 15 µg/l for lead, the actual lead level, and what temporary remedial action Monroe Township Public Schools has taken to reduce the levels of lead at Whitehall Elementary School. Sample Location Pot faucet in main kitchen WH-01-FP First Draw Result Remedial Action in µg/l (ppb) 16.7 Permanently disconnected outlet Health Effects of Lead High levels of lead in drinking water can cause health problems. Lead is most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years of age. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Exposure to high levels of lead during pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and developmental delays in infants. In young children,

45 lead exposure can lower IQ levels, affect hearing, reduce attention span, and hurt school performance. At very high levels, lead can even cause brain damage. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults. How Lead Enters our Water Lead is unusual among drinking water contaminants in that it seldom occurs naturally in water supplies like groundwater, rivers and lakes. Lead enters drinking water primarily as a result of the corrosion, or wearing away, of materials containing lead in the water distribution system and in building plumbing. These materials include lead-based solder used to join copper pipe, brass, and chrome-plated brass faucets. In 1986, Congress banned the use of lead solder containing greater than 0.2% lead, and restricted the lead content of faucets, pipes and other plumbing materials. However, even the lead in plumbing materials meeting these new requirements is subject to corrosion. When water stands in lead pipes or plumbing systems containing lead for several hours or more, the lead may dissolve into the drinking water. This means the first water drawn from the tap in the morning may contain fairly high levels of lead. Lead in Drinking Water Lead in drinking water, although rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning can significantly increase a person s total lead exposure, particularly the exposure of children under the age of 6. EPA estimates that drinking water can make up 20% or more of a person s total exposure to lead. For More Information A copy of the test results is available at Whitehall Elementary School and can be viewed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and are also available on our website at For more information about water quality in our schools, contact The Office of Plant Operations at Monroe Township Public Schools, For more information on reducing lead exposure around your home and the health effects of lead, visit EPA s Web site at call the National Lead Information Center at LEAD, or contact your health care provider. If you are concerned about lead exposure at this facility or in your home, you may want to ask your health care providers about testing children to determine levels of lead in their blood. Sincerely, Charles M. Earling Superintendent of Schools

54 June 8, 2017 Williamstown High School Field House Concession Stand c/o 700 North Tuckahoe Road Williamstown, New Jersey Dear Williamstown High School, Field House and Concession Stand Community, Our school system is committed to protecting student, teacher, and staff health. To protect our community and be in compliance with the Department of Education regulations, Monroe Township Public Schools authorized testing of our schools drinking water for lead. In accordance with the Department of Education regulations, Williamstown High School, Field House and Concession Stand will implement immediate remedial measures for any drinking water outlet with a result greater than the action level of 15 µg/l (parts per billion [ppb]). This includes turning off the outlet unless it is determined the location must remain on for non-drinking purposes. In these cases, a DO NOT DRINK SAFE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY sign will be posted. Results of our Testing Following instructions given in technical guidance developed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, we completed a plumbing profile for Williamstown High School, Field House and Concession Stand. Through this effort, we identified and tested all drinking water and food preparation outlets. Of the 63 samples taken at Williamstown High School, 7 samples taken at the Concession Stand and 6 samples taken at the Field House, all tested below the lead action level established by the US Environmental Protection Agency for lead in drinking water (15 µg/l [ppb]). Health Effects of Lead High levels of lead in drinking water can cause health problems. Lead is most dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years of age. It can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Exposure to high levels of lead during pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and developmental delays in infants. In young children, lead exposure can lower IQ levels, affect hearing, reduce attention span, and hurt school performance. At very high levels, lead can even cause brain damage. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure can be affected by low levels of lead more than healthy adults.

55 How Lead Enters our Water Lead is unusual among drinking water contaminants in that it seldom occurs naturally in water supplies like groundwater, rivers and lakes. Lead enters drinking water primarily as a result of the corrosion, or wearing away, of materials containing lead in the water distribution system and in building plumbing. These materials include lead-based solder used to join copper pipe, brass, and chrome-plated brass faucets. In 1986, Congress banned the use of lead solder containing greater than 0.2% lead, and restricted the lead content of faucets, pipes and other plumbing materials. However, even the lead in plumbing materials meeting these new requirements is subject to corrosion. When water stands in lead pipes or plumbing systems containing lead for several hours or more, the lead may dissolve into the drinking water. This means the first water drawn from the tap in the morning may contain fairly high levels of lead. Lead in Drinking Water Lead in drinking water, although rarely the sole cause of lead poisoning can significantly increase a person s total lead exposure, particularly the exposure of children under the age of 6. EPA estimates that drinking water can make up 20% or more of a person s total exposure to lead. For More Information A copy of the test results is available at Williamstown High School in the main office and can be viewed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and are also available on our website at For more information about water quality in our schools, contact The Office of Plant Operations at Monroe Township Public Schools, For more information on reducing lead exposure around your home and the health effects of lead, visit EPA s Web site at call the National Lead Information Center at LEAD, or contact your health care provider. If you are concerned about lead exposure at this facility or in your home, you may want to ask your health care providers about testing children to determine levels of lead in their blood. Sincerely, Charles M. Earling Superintendent of Schools

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