Saddle River School Drinking Fountains Shut For High Lead Levels In Water

SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Seven drinking water fountains at Wandell School in Saddle River have been shut down after samples were shown to exceed acceptable lead levels, northjersey.com reports.

The Wandell School in Saddle River.
Photo Credit: *Rebecca Abma*

Lorraine Ash

03/15/2017 7:00 p.m.

A total of 21 water outlets were tested at the school, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established a safety level of 15 parts per billion.

The district is waiting for a second test to be done to confirm the results of the first, according to the report.

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