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Stafford County Public Schools Water Testing
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Stafford County Public Schools is sampling water from schools throughout the division under requirements of a new Virginia law that took effect July 1, 2017 for all public K-12 schools. This sampling is part of a larger program underway statewide to test for the presence of lead in drinking water. SCPS is working with county government, the Virginia Department of Health as well as our industrial hygiene consultant to ensure a team effort in keeping students and staff safe.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided protocols for school systems affected by this law to use in conducting the testing. It should be noted that there are multiple steps in the process to identify and then mitigate potential sources of lead contamination. Pre - 1986 schools and facilities testing was started in early September 2017 utilizing EPA protocol.
Moving forward, staff and our consultant will continue to test the remaining Post - 1986 schools and facilities following the EPA protocols to localize potential sources of the lead and implement mitigation plans. Staff expects all testing to be completed by Spring 2018. Staff will continue to suspend the use of drinking from any water fountains/taps that require further evaluation. If needed bottled water has been provided at those locations. Please be assured that all students and staff are safe. Our remaining schools and facilities water sampling will take place over the next six months. The wellness of our students and staff is of the utmost importance.
Hartwood Elementary School - Water Testing Report - February 4, 2022
VDOE Superintendent's Memo - Mandatory Water Testing in Public Schools
Summary of Test as of Dec 4, 2017
1st Round Results "Pre-Flush":
- A.G. Wright Test Results
- Alvin York Bandy Complex Test Results
- Anthony Burns Test Results
- Brooke Point High School Test Results
- Colonial Forge High Test Results
- Conway Elementary Test Results
- Dixon Smith Middle Test Results
- Drew Middle School Test Results
- Falmouth Elementary Test Results
- Ferry Farm Elementary Test Results
- Fleet Services Test Results
- Gari Melchers Test Results
- Garrisonville Elementary Test Results
- Grafton Village Elementary Test Results
- Hampton Oaks Elementary Test Results
- Hartwood Elementary Test Results
- H.H. Poole Middle Test Results
- Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School Test Results
- Margaret Brent Elementary Test Results
- Moncure Elementary Test Results
- Mountain View High Test Results
- North Stafford High Test Results
- Park Ridge Elementary Test Results
- Pupil Transportation Test Results
- Shirley Heim Middle Test Results
- Rockhill Elementary Test Results
- Rocky Run Elementary Test Results
- Rodney Thompson Middle Test Results
- Stafford Elementary Test Results
- Stafford High Test Results
- Stafford Middle Test Results
- Support Services Test Results
- T. Benton Gayle Middle Test Results
- Widewater Elementary Test Results
- Winding Creek Elementary Test Results
2nd Round Testing Results "Post-Flush":
- Alvin York Bandy Complex Test Results
- A.G. Wright Test Results
- Brooke Point High Test Results
- Colonial Forge High Test Results
- Conway Elementary Test Results
- Dixon Smith Middle Test Results
- Drew Middle School Test Results
- Falmouth Elementary Test Results
- Ferry Farm Elementary Test Results
- Fleet Services Test Results
- Gari Melchers Test Results
- Garrisonville Elementary Test Results
- Grafton Village Elementary Test Results
- Hampton Oaks Elementary Test Results
- Hartwood Elementary Test Results
- H.H. Poole Middle Test Results
- Kate Waller Barrett Elementary Test Results
- Moncure Elementary Test Results
- Mountain View High Test Results
- North Stafford High Test Results
- Rockhill Elementary Test Results
- Rodney Thompson Middle Test Results
- Park Ridge Elementary Test Results
- Shirley Heim Middle Test Results
- Stafford Elementary Test Results
- Stafford High Test Results
- Stafford Middle Test Results
- T. Benton Gayle Middle Test Results
- Widewater Elementary Test Results
3rd Round Testing Results "30 Second - Mitigation"
- Alvin York Bandy Complex Test Results
- A.G. Wright Middle Test Results
- Drew Middle Test Results
- Gari Melchers Test Results
- Garrisonville Elementary Test Results
- Grafton Village Elementary Test Results
- Falmouth Elementary Test Results
- Ferry Farm Elementary Test Results
- Hartwood Elementary Test Results
- Kate Waller Barrett Elementary Test Results
- Moncure Elementary Test Results
- North Stafford High Test Results
- Widewater Elementary Test Results
Pre-Emptive Water Fountain Testing
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In 2020, water fountains within Stafford School facilities were shut down and sealed due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. As a result, drinking water sources have been out of service for approximately two years. During that period, bottled water was provided for students, staff, and visitors.
In an effort to return the nonfunctional drinking water sources to use during the 2022-2023 school year, Stafford Schools has worked with industrial hygiene consultants to test for the presence of Legionella. Sampling results revealed the presence of Legionella in a limited number of facility drinking water sources. Stafford Schools is working with industrial hygiene consultants to perform hyper-chlorination of the facilities that warrant additional treatment.
When negative Legionella test results are received, water fountains are opened.
Initial Fountain Testing Results
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AG Wright MS
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Anne E. Moncure ES
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Anthony Burns ES
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Brooke Point HS
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Colonial Forge HS
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Conway ES
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Dixon-Smith MS
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Edward E. Drew MS
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Falmouth ES
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Ferry Farm ES
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Garrisonville ES
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Grafton Village ES
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Hampton Oaks ES
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Hartwood ES
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HH Poole MS
