NYC School Lead Testing for Drinking Water
Public & Charter School Compliance – LeadFreeNYC
If you operate a NYC public school or charter school, New York State law requires routine lead testing of drinking water outlets.
LeadFreeNYC provides professional lead testing services for NYC DOE schools and charter schools to ensure full compliance with Public Health Law §1110.
Failure to properly test and document results can lead to regulatory violations and public transparency issues.
Under New York State regulations:
• All NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools
• All charter schools
• All public school districts and BOCES
must test every potable water outlet used for drinking or cooking.
Key Compliance Rules:
• Testing must occur every 3 years
• Current compliance cycle runs through December 31, 2025
• “First-draw” samples are required (8–18 hours of stagnation)
• Action level is 5 parts per billion (5 ppb)
• Outlets above 5 ppb must be:
• Immediately taken out of service
• Remediated
• Retested
• Publicly reported
NYC School Lead Testing Requirements (Public Health Law §1110)
Children are especially vulnerable to lead exposure. Even low levels of lead in drinking water can impact health and development.
Lead commonly enters school water systems through:
• Aging plumbing systems
• Brass fixtures
• Lead solder
• Old drinking fountains
Routine professional testing protects:
• Students
• Faculty
• Staff
• School administrators
And ensures your school remains compliant with New York State law.
Why Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Matters
Our NYC School Lead Testing Services
LeadFreeNYC provides turnkey compliance services for schools in:
• Brooklyn
• Queens
• Bronx
• Manhattan
✔ Comprehensive Water Outlet Testing
We test every drinking fountain, sink, and cooking water outlet as required by NYS law.
✔ Proper First-Draw Sampling
Sampling conducted according to state protocol to ensure defensible results.
✔ ELAP-Approved Laboratory Analysis
All samples are processed through certified laboratories.
✔ Detailed Compliance Reports
You receive:
• Clear result summaries
• Identification of outlets exceeding 5 ppb
• Documentation suitable for public posting
• Remediation recommendations
✔ Retesting After Remediation
We assist schools in confirming compliance after fixture replacement or plumbing corrections.
We understand the operational needs of:
• School administrators
• Facilities directors
• Operations managers
• Charter school networks
• DOE building managers
Testing is scheduled efficiently to minimize disruption to the school day.
NYC DOE & Charter School Specialists
Stay Ahead of the 2025 Compliance Deadline
Many NYC schools are approaching the end of the current testing cycle.
If your school has not completed testing during this period, now is the time to act.
Avoid compliance risk. Ensure safe drinking water. Protect your students.
Schedule Your NYC School Lead Testing Today
Serving NYC public and charter schools in all five boroughs
Call today for a compliance consultation.