We are pleased to announce that the Maryland Department of the Environment’s Water Supply Program (WSP) has developed several videos to help guide school personnel through the process of conducting testing for lead in drinking water as required at applicable schools under Maryland law.  The videos cover various aspects of the testing process, including planning and preparation, sample collection, documentation and reporting, parent/guardian notification, and actions required if elevated levels of lead are discovered in drinking water outlets

The following videos are currently available (with more coming soon):

Creating a Floor Plan:  https://youtu.be/CzJ1EKq3nos

How to Collect Lead in Drinking Water Samples:  https://youtu.be/rTlt8oiUrQg

Finding Your School’s Unique Identification Number:  https://youtu.be/JNLrbb_fDxs

Completing the Sample Collection Form and Sample Summary Certification Form:  https://youtu.be/nepbpUOsl84

Links to these videos can also be found on MDE’s webpage:  https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/water_supply/Pages/Testing-For-Lead-In-Drinking-Water-Public-and-Nonpublic-Schools.aspx

The full playlist of available videos can be found on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoRsFZhVsf3TIxhAFxP5g7wOTyCnY2Jlw

MDE strongly recommends that all individuals involved in testing for lead in drinking water in schools please view the videos to understand Maryland’s specific testing requirements. These individuals include, but are not limited to:

• School personnel who are new to the responsibility of testing drinking water for lead;

• Those who may need a ‘quick refresher’;

• Any third party hired by your school to assist with the testing process and/or the reporting of the test results.

The WSP sincerely appreciates the efforts of school personnel in implementing this regulation, and we hope you find these videos helpful.  As always, if there are any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact the WSP’s Lead and Copper in Drinking Water Division by email at reporting.leadschoolwater@maryland.gov or by calling 410-537-3729.

Thank you,