Brighton Central School District

As part of the New York State mandate to conduct testing of our schools’ drinking water, schools must identify all outlets that are or may be used for drinking or cooking.

The collection of 86 water samples was performed by School District staff on March 20, 2025 following the requirements of NYS regulations as well as USEPA Technical Guidance Document “3-T’s for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools.”

The water samples were analyzed by an independent laboratory approved by the NYS Department of Health’s Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) following strict chain-of-custody protocols.

The laboratory results find that 7 sources of potential potable water in District buildings have been identified as having lead concentrations above the NYS Action Level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). To comply with NYS regulations, response actions are required by the District. We are pleased to report that all drinking fountains and bottle-fill stations district-wide were below the 5 ppb action Level.

Results of the First Draw Testing Above 5 parts per billion

Samples Collected on March 20, 2025
School Building	Room	Function/Space	Floor	Fixture Type	Sample Results
District Office	Staff Breakroom	Breakroom	1	Faucet	8.3 ppb
French Road	Kitchen	Kitchen	1	Steam Kettle	6.4 ppb
TCMS	Kitchen	Kitchen	1	Tilt Skillet Fill	14.5 ppb
TCMS	R400	Family and Consumer Science	3	Faucet	14.6 ppb
High School	Kitchen	Prep Sink	1	Faucet	5.6 ppb
High School	R154	Special Education Classroom	1	Faucet	5.6 ppb
High School	Main Office	Kitchenette	2	Faucet	13.1 ppb

What is being done in response to the results?

The district’s periodic water testing resulted in 7 outlets that tested above the action level. None of the seven faucets and/or the kitchen equipment identified are primary sources of drinking water for students, faculty or staff. Regardless, direct and immediate action has been taken in each location as indicated below.

School Building	Room	Function/ Space	Fixture Type	Response Action
District Office	Staff Breakroom	Breakroom	Faucet	Water shut off and faucet will be replaced. A water filter will be installed and faucet re-tested.
French Road	Kitchen	Kitchen	Steam Jacket Kettle	Water shut off and appliance is to be removed permanently from kitchen.
TCMS	Kitchen	Kitchen	Tilt Skillet Fill	Water shut off and fill fixture will be replaced. A water filter will be installed and fixture re-tested.
TCMS	R400	Family and Consumer Science	Faucet	Water shut off and fixture to be removed in upcoming classroom renovation project.
High School	Kitchen	Prep Sink	Faucet	Water shut off and sink is to be removed permanently from kitchen.
High School	R154	Special Education Classroom	Faucet	Water shut off and fill fixture will be replaced. A water filter will be installed and fixture re-tested.
High School	Main Office	Kitchenette	Faucet	Water shut off and fill fixture will be replaced. A water filter will be installed and fixture re-tested.

Faucets and water outlets throughout the district that are not used for drinking or cooking were not tested and a sign was posted at each outlet indicating that the sink is not to be used for drinking. Outlets that tested below the action level remain in service with no restrictions.

These results have been uploaded to the State Health Department database and results and remediation action plans have shared with the Monroe County Health Department.

For more information regarding the testing program or sampling results, contact John Novelli, Director of Buildings and Grounds at (585) 242-5200 ext 4600

2025 Lead Testing Results

Brighton’s 2025 Lead Testing Results