MassDEP Water-Smart Program
MassDEP is offering free comprehensive technical assistance to assess lead in drinking water at public and private schools, early education facilities, afterschool and summer programs, and other childcare settings.
This assistance may include the following activities:
Reviewing educational outreach material about preventing lead in drinking water to students, families, and staff.
Designing and implementing a sampling program for each facility (e.g., developing a facility map and sampling plan).
Analyzing drinking water samples for lead.
Assisting with the identification of remediation actions to address elevated lead levels in drinking water.