Delaware’s school drinking water testing program has returned new results for 6 of our schools.
Today’s results are for consumption points at: Carrie Downie, Colonial Early Education Program, Eisenberg, Gunning Bedford, New Castle Elementary and William Penn
- The testing found elevated results in three (3) samples at three (3) fixtures in Carrie Downie. These results are higher than previous testing showed. The fixtures have been turned off from public consumption. The district will pursue remediation efforts to address the issue, such as replacing fixtures or installing filters.
- The testing found elevated results in two (2) samples at two (2) fixtures at the Colonial Early Education Program. These results are higher than previous testing showed. The fixtures are no longer available for public consumption. The district will pursue remediation efforts to address the issue, such as replacing fixtures or installing filters.
- The testing found elevated results in twelve (12) samples at six (6) fixtures in Eisenberg. These results are higher than previous testing showed.The fixtures are no longer available for public consumption. The district will pursue remediation efforts to address the issue, such as replacing fixtures or installing filters.
- The testing found elevated results in thirteen (13) samples at nine (9) fixtures in Gunning Bedford. These results are higher than previous testing showed. The fixtures are no longer available for public consumption. The district will pursue remediation efforts to address the issue, such as replacing fixtures or installing filters.
- The testing found elevated results in nine (9) samples at five (5) fixtures in New Castle Elementary. These results are higher than previous testing showed. The fixtures are no longer available for public consumption. The district will pursue remediation efforts to address the issue, such as replacing fixtures or installing filters.
- The testing found elevated results at thirteen (13) samples at seven (7) fixtures in William Penn. These results are higher than previous testing showed. The fixtures are no longer available for public consumption. The district will pursue remediation efforts to address the issue, such as replacing fixtures or installing filters.
These results were reviewed with the Principal of each building and it was determined that the impact to staff and students of these fixtures being shut off would not cause a disruption to normal building operations with one exception at New Castle Elementary. The Nurse’s office at New Castle Elementary will be provided water from an alternate source until the fixture is remediated.