Ben Tapscott witnessed a coach bringing water from home to McClymonds, indicating serious concerns about the school’s water quality, with brown water showing alarming lead levels.
The situation led OUSD to conduct extensive water testing, revealing dangerous lead levels in many schools. The debate ensued on acceptable remediation levels for the toxin.
District 5 Director Roseann Torres stated that achieving safe water quality in a large district is complex but emphasized the importance of their new policy as a start.
Despite some policy changes addressing lead levels in the district’s water, six years later, anxiety remains as parents, teachers, and students face ongoing risks.
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