Since 2016, the Worcester Public Schools has voluntarily participated in Massachusetts Assistance Program for Lead in School Drinking Water to proactively test for lead and copper in drinking water.

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) provides technical assistance to ensure that public school districts can sample the taps and water fountains in their schools, and to identify any results that show lead and copper contamination over the action level.

Following the testing, the results are shared publicly with parents/guardians and staff at each school on this website and via letter.

Resources:

• Lead in Drinking Water (Mass.gov)

• Copper in Drinking Water (Mass.gov)

• City View Discovery School

• Columbus Park Preparatory School

• Gerald Creamer Center

• Goddard School of Science & Technology

• Grafton Street School

• Lake View School

• Millbury Head Start

• New Citizen Center

• North High School

• Quinsigamond School

• Rice Square School

• Roosevelt School

• Vernon Hill School

• Union Hill School

• University Park Campus School

• Worcester East Middle School

For copies of water testing exceedance letters prior to 2023, please contact the Facilities Department at 508-799-3151.

Asbestos Management

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