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25 | On November 3, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Babatunde Ibitoye, conducted a Case Management inspection in response to information received from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Division of Drinking Water (DDW). LPA Ibitoye met with the site supervisor Adriana Franco, the purpose of the inspection was disclosed, and entry was granted. Upon arrival, 20 children were observed, and 3 staff present today.
During the inspection, LPA Ibitoye informed the site supervisor, that the results provided by SWRCB, indicated the facility had elevated levels of lead in the water faucet in the classroom (PS9) the Department was notified of the Action Level Exceedance (ALE), levels. Based on the records reviewed outlet (N) in an outdoor drinking fountain has an ALE of 8.8 ppb along with exterior outlets F,G,H, J, & K (North & South (K1/K2) fountains; and Exterior fountain right (B1-Staff); Exterior North water bubbler (K1/K2); Exterior South Water bottle fill). Exterior fountains are not utilized by classroom PS9.LPA observed exterior faucets taped and covered during this inspection.
Per site supervisor, all water outlets tested with an ALE at the facility has been placed as out of service and children are provided with alternative potable water. LPA observed a water dispenser in the classroom and bottle water. According to the site supervisor, children will be permanently provided with drinking water from the cooler dispenser and bottle water.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, appeal rights, and a Notice of Site Visit were provided to the site supervisor on this day.
This report shall be a public record for three years.
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