OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEYSchools - Lead Sampling Information
Guidance Tools
The Guidance and Tools presented below focus on key aspects of lead sampling procedures in school facilities. The tools are presented by topic and provide supplemental ways to learn about these topics including, video demonstrations, guidance documents, pictures, and taped segments from in-person training.
“Sampling for lead is a complex process. It must be done carefully in order to ensure that the results are representative of water being consumed by children and staff, and that the samples are useful with regard to identifying the true sources of lead.”
Plumbing Profile
Series of videos providing guidance for creating a Plumbing Profile and can be used to complete the Plumbing Profile Template.
Preparing to Sample
Series of videos and documents providing guidance for what needs to be completed when preparing to conduct lead sampling. These tools can also provide assistance with completing the Sampling Plan Template.
Sample collection
Series of videos and documents providing guidance for collecting samples to test for lead in drinking water in schools.
Data Review
Series of documents and a training video providing assistance for reviewing lead sampling data.
Public Notification
Video and documents providing assistance for communicating with the public about lead sampling.
Training Sessions
Videos are filmed segments from the Lead Sampling in School Facilities regional training session that was held in East Brunswick. All of the training sessions were held in September 2016, and were co-hosted by the DEP and the NJDOE.