Lorna Cherot Littleway is reporting in The Columbia Paper the results of state mandated water testing for lead contamination in the Taconic Hills School District are in. At the Board of Education meeting last month, Facilities Director Nicholas Smith updated the board, reporting that out of 400 water samples, 80 faucets were deemed to have unacceptable levels of lead. More than half of the contaminated sources were from faucets in labs and outdoor hoses, not the usual source for drinking water. Thirteen bathroom sink faucets and eight other classroom style faucets also have lead levels considered too high. The district must now develop a remediation plan. Smith said that three kitchen sink faucets have been replaced and will be re-tested. Those locations are commonly used for food preparation and hand washing. Also, “Not Potable Water” signs have been placed in labs and near the suspect hoses. Read the full story in The Columbia Paper.