In 2017, state legislation was passed requiring public school districts and charter schools to test for the presence of lead in water. Minnesota Statute, section 121A.335 Lead in School Drinking Water details the required testing. Click here to read the Statute.
In April 2018, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) jointly released the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water: A Technical Guidance and Model Plan for Minnesota’s Public Schools. Click here to read that document.
District developed a testing schedule and shall sample each building at least once every five (5) years. Below you will find links to the reports for the testing results in each building in the District.
Lead in Drinking Water Testing Results
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Year
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Buildings
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Testing Results
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MAY 2018
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Columbus, Forest View, and Forest Lake Elementary
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OCTOBER 2018
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Columbus, Forest View, and Forest Lake Elementary
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NOV 2018
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Lino Lakes, Linwood, Scandia and Wyoming Elementary
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FEB 2019
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Lino Lakes, Linwood, Scandia and Wyoming Elementary
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APRIL 2020
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Forest Lake High School, Forest Lake Middle School, Education Center and District Office
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November 2020
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Forest Lake High School, Forest Lake Middle School, Education Center and District Office
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April 2020
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Final Report for
(Forest Lake High School, Forest Lake Middle School, Education Center and District Office) April 6, 2020
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March 2022
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Forest Lake Central Learning Center
March 4, 2022 with resampling on May 5, 2022.
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Questions regarding ISD #831 Lead in Drinking Water Program can be directed to: Bill Schwartz, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds @ 651-982-8117
