Denver Public Schools is testing the drinking water in all of its buildings for lead.
The state’s largest school district is telling families the testing is proactive given that high lead levels have been found in school water elsewhere, including neighboring Jefferson County.
“While we do not have evidence at this time that our schools have elevated levels of lead in their water supply, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority,” Trena Deane, the districtap executive director of facility management, wrote this week in a letter to families.
The testing began Tuesday, according to Deane’s letter, and will include gathering water samples from drinking fountains, kitchen food-prep sinks, lounge sinks and other fixtures.
Deane said 25 schools have been tested so far.
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