CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Two local school districts flagged in a new report from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
According to New York public health laws, all districts must test consumable water for lead and make necessary changes if contamination exceeds lead action levels.
An audit from January 2020 to June 2021 shows 21 districts did not sample, test, or exempt all required “potable” water outlets for lead contamination, including the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk and Johnstown Central School Districts. In a letter from RCS schools Superintendent Brian Bailey back to the state, they acknowledged and agreed with establishing a remedial action plan including all water outlets made accessible for drinking and cooking…