Water Testing

On December 13, 2022, the Delaware Department of Education announced that it has contracted with a private firm, Batta Environmental Associates, to conduct lead testing at every water consumption point in every public school in the state. Testing began the week of December 19, 2022 and will continue for the next three to six months. Test results and any necessary mitigation efforts will be posted to this page as they become available.

Lead Educational Fact Sheet for Families and Staff

English: https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/wp-content/blogs.dir/203/files/sites/203/2023/02/Factsheet-for-Parents-Lead-Screening-Schools_final.pdf

Spanish: https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/wp-content/blogs.dir/203/files/sites/203/2023/02/Factsheet-for-Parents_spanish.pdf

Haitian Creole: https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/wp-content/blogs.dir/203/files/sites/203/2023/02/Factsheet-for-Parents_HC.pdf

Learn more about the state’s school water testing program at https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/safe-school-drinking-water/