Lead Testing
The Oregon Health Authority's Healthy and Safe Schools (HASS) Plan promotes transparency around lead in water testing by school districts, ESDs, and charter schools. Lead in water testing is required by Division 22 Rules (OAR 581-022-2223). All school districts, ESDs, and charter schools must test all required fixtures for elevated levels of lead at least every 6 years starting July 1, 2020 per OAR 333-061-0400. The basic schedule for when testing is to occur is set by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), with specific facility test times for districts testing over multiple years to be determined cooperatively between ODE and the district.
The lead in water testing process, though not complicated, involves many steps. The graphics below show a high level overview of the lead in water testing process.
The state will reimburse school districts, charter schools, and ESDs for the direct lab costs associated with mandatory testing of water for elevated levels of lead. This includes reimbursement for the lab costs, as well as other qualifying expenses such as sample bottles and shipping costs. In addition, ODE will reimburse a set amount on a per sample basis in an attempt to help offset collection costs. These funds can also be used to help offset costs paid to consultants for districts that have chosen to hire outside companies to perform this work for them. The additional per sample amount will be determined largely on the availability of funds once all direct lab costs for the state have been paid for a given year. Reimbursement requires submission of properly completed reimbursement form templates, lab results, lab invoices, and receipts.
2024-25 Testing
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On October 3, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Fairview Elementary School in Fairview, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
Fixtures Not Sampled
The following is a list of fixtures that could not be sampled by PBS, as they were either shut off or inaccessible. PBS assigned them a number in sequence so they can be sampled later if they are brought back online.
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On October 2, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Glenfair Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
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On October 4, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Troutdale Elementary School in Troutdale, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
Fixtures Not Sampled
The following is a list of fixtures that could not be sampled by PBS, as they were either shut off or inaccessible. PBS assigned them a number in sequence so they can be sampled later if they are brought back online.
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On October 8, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Wilkes Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
Fixtures Not Sampled
The following is a list of fixtures that could not be sampled by PBS, as they were either shut off or inaccessible. PBS assigned them a number in sequence so they can be sampled later if they are brought back online.
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On September 27, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Woodland Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
??Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
Fixtures Not Sampled
The following is a list of fixtures that could not be sampled by PBS, as they were either shut off or inaccessible. PBS assigned them a number in sequence so they can be sampled later if they are brought back online.
Retesting
On December 27, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water re-sampling and analysis for lead at Woodland Elementary School in Fairview, Oregon. The test was requested by Reynolds School District and focus on elevated fixtures from last results, to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Retest Results
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On September 17, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at H.B. Lee Middle School in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
Fixtures Not Sampled
The following is a list of fixtures that could not be sampled by PBS, as they were either shut off or inaccessible. PBS assigned them a number in sequence so they can be sampled later if they are brought back online.
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On September 24, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Reynolds Middle School in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
Fixtures Not Sampled
The following is a list of fixtures that could not be sampled by PBS, as they were either shut off or inaccessible. PBS assigned them a number in sequence so they can be sampled later if they are brought back online.
On December 27, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water re-sampling and analysis for lead at Reynolds Middle School in Portland, Oregon. The test was requested by Reynolds School District and focus on elevated fixtures from last results, to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Retest Results
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On September 26, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Walt Morey Middle School in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
Fixtures Not Sampled
The following is a list of fixtures that could not be sampled by PBS, as they were either shut off or inaccessible. PBS assigned them a number in sequence so they can be sampled later if they are brought back online.
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On September 18, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
Fixtures Not Tested
The following is a list of fixtures that could not be sampled by PBS, as they were either shut off or inaccessible. PBS assigned them a number in sequence so they can be sampled later if they are brought back online.
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On September 24, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Reynolds Learning Academy in Fairview, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measu
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
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On September 20, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Edgefield Campus, building A, G, H, I, J in Troutdale, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
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On October 31, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Transportation Building A, B, C in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District (the District) to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
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On October 30, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Reynolds School District Warehouses in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Initial Test Results
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
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On October 30 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at Reynolds School District Office in Fairview, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.
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On October 1, 2024, PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. (PBS) performed drinking water sampling and analysis for lead at HOLLA School in Portland, Oregon. The testing was requested by Reynolds School District to meet requirements from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to conduct testing for lead in school drinking water systems.
Lead in Water Test Notes
- The lead in water Action Level is 15 parts per billion (ppb).
- Any fixture testing at or above the action level of 15 ppb is immediately removed from service and cannot be returned to service until it has been remediated and passed follow-up testing.
- A "ND" or "non-detect" test result indicates the sample measured below the minimum detection limit of [#] ppb.
- Test results equal to or greater than the Action Level of 15 ppb are highlighted in red and precede a "High" value.
- Test results near the Action Level of 15 ppb (11.99 to 14.99 ppb) are highlighted in yellow and precede a "Med" (Medium) value.