Sampling for Lead in Drinking Water in Nursery Schools and Day Care Facilities

摘要

This booklet provides simple, step-by-step instructions for sampling drinkingwater for lead and for selecting remedies when contamination problems are found. The document is intended to assist owners and operators of small nursery schools and day care facilities. Exposure to lead is a significant health concern, especially for young children and infants whose growing bodies tend to absorb more lead than the average adult. This booklet provides advice on how to proceed to test for lead and implement remedies if problems are found.