Last summer, Gov. Chris Sununu signed a new law that lowers the accepted levels of lead in water at New Hampshire schools, but News 9 Investigates has learned that some schools are still reporting high levels of the heavy metal.
Dozens of drinking water outlets within the Concord schools were taken offline, including two of the district’s newest building, after they came back positive for traces of lead higher than the state minimum levels for safe drinking. High lead levels.
NEWPORT Testing required by a new state law has found multiple water fixtures at Newport Middle and High School, and Richards Elementary School, that must be replaced to abate lead contamination.With 16 drinking fountains and faucets closed across.
According to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, kids who drink water from their schools and licensed childcare facilities may be exposed to low but dangerous amounts of lead.