MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools reported that 24 schools have tested positive for lead in their water.
MSCS said the following in a press release:
“As part of routine environmental safety testing, MSCS has received laboratory results indicating that 27 individual water sources across 24 school campuses have tested for lead levels at or above 15 parts per billion (ppb). Of those, specific water sources tested at or above 20 ppb, exceeding the actionable threshold established by law.”
The affected water sources at the schools included 17 kitchen sinks, five concession areas and stadiums, two ice machines, two water fountains, and one hallway sink…