2024 Water Testing in GCSD Schools - Guilderland Central Schools

Since 2016, New York state law has required school districts to conduct lead testing of all water outlets used for drinking and cooking every five years. The law was amended in January 2023, reducing the time frame for testing to every three years, unless the state commissioner of health requests individual districts to test sooner. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the testing deadline for the 2023-2025 compliance period is Dec. 31, 2025.

Additionally, the state’s revised action level of lead in drinking water is 5 parts per billion (ppb), reduced from 15 ppb. School buildings deemed “lead-free” are no longer exempt from testing requirements. Bathroom sinks are no longer required to be tested, where controls (e.g. education and signage) exist to prevent consumption.

In accordance with the law, the Guilderland Central School District chose Intertek-PSI to collect samples throughout all district buildings during the current testing cycle. According to New York state, if the lead level from a tested water outlet exceeds the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb), the district is required to take steps to prevent the use of the outlet for drinking or cooking purposes until it is remediated and follow-up testing confirms it is no longer above the action level.

School districts are required to report the results of all water testing to staff, students’ families, the state Department of Health, the state Education Department and the local health department, and to post the results — along with remediation plans, if required — on the official district website. At all times, the district will ensure that all students and staff have an adequate supply of water for drinking and cooking.

View the previous GCSD 2023 and 2020 water testing results.

For specific water testing questions, contact Superintendent Marie Wiles.

Below are the water testing results from 2024 by building. As remediation is complete, this webpage will be updated.

See water test results by school

Altamont Elementary School
Guilderland Elementary School
Lynnwood Elementary School
Pine Bush Elementary School
Westmere Elementary School
Farnsworth Middle School
Guilderland High School

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Altamont Elementary School

In 2024, Altamont Elementary School had three samples throughout the building which tested over the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb):

Sample taken in classroom 206 (AES-8) had an action level of 16.5 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced shut-offs, faucet and lines.
Sample taken in classroom 182 (AES-14) had an action level of 21.6 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced shut-offs, faucet and lines. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 22.3 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in classroom 401 (AES-25) had an action level of 17.9 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced shut-offs, faucet and lines. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 325 ppb; mitigation pending.

AES 2024 water testing results spreadsheet with remediation and analytics report.

Guilderland Elementary School

In 2024, Guilderland Elementary School had four samples throughout the building which tested over the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb):

Sample taken in classroom 102 (GES-10) had an action level of 7.8 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet, installed filter. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 7 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in classroom 502 (GES-14) had an action level of 9.0 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet, installed filter.
Sample taken in classroom 402 (GES-23) had an action level of 6.6 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: installed filter.
Sample taken in classroom 601 (GES-26) had an action level of 7.4 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet, installed filter.

GES 2024 water testing results spreadsheet with remediation and analytics report.

Lynnwood Elementary School

In 2024, Lynnwood Elementary School had nine samples throughout the building which tested over the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb):

Sample taken in 122 kitchen (LES 1A) had an action level of 7.8 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: for handwashing only, keep sign on.
Sample taken in nurse’s office (LES 4) had an action level of 5.5 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: installed filter.
Sample taken in classroom 152 (LES 10) had an action level of 10.9 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet, lines and shut-offs. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 9.6 ppb; remediation performed: installed filter.
Sample taken in classroom 153 (LES 11) had an action level of 6.5 ppb. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 8.5 ppb; remediation performed: installed filter.
Sample taken in hallway, to right of classroom 407 (LES 25) had an action level of 7.2 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in room 303 PE office (LES 27) had an action level of 6.9 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet and lines. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 8.7 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in classroom 406 (LES 30) had an action level of 6.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet and lines.
Sample taken in classroom 407 (LES 31) had an action level of 6.5 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: installed filter. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 10.8 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in classroom 500 (LES 38) had an action level of 5.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced lines, installed filter.

LES 2024 water testing results spreadsheet with remediation and analytics report.

Pine Bush Elementary School

In 2024, Pine Bush Elementary School had nine samples throughout the building which tested over the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb):

Sample taken in kitchen (PBE-1A) had an action level of 6.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: for handwashing only.
Sample taken in kitchen (PBE-1D) had an action level of 18.9 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: for handwashing only.
Sample taken in dishwashing room (PBE-2A) had an action level of 6.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: for handwashing only.
Sample taken in dishwashing room (PBE-2B) had an action level of 6.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: for handwashing only.
Sample taken in hall between kitchen/receiving (PBE-4) had an action level of 7 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: disconnected.
Sample taken in classroom 500 (PBE-5) had an action level of 7.8 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet and shut-offs.
Sample taken in classroom 201 (PBE-21) had an action level of 7.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: installed filter.
Sample taken in classroom 302 (PBE-32) had an action level of 12.6 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet and shut-offs.
Sample taken in classroom 304 (PBE-34) had an action level of 6.5 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet and shut-offs.
Sample taken in classroom 604 copy room (PBE-36) had an action level of 24.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced lines, installed filter.
Sample taken in hallway near nurse’s room (PBE-50) had an action level of 7.7 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: disconnected.

PBES 2024 water testing results spreadsheet with remediation and analytics report.

Westmere Elementary School

In 2024, Westmere Elementary School had two samples throughout the building which tested over the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb):

Sample taken in classroom 205 (WES 32A) had an action level of 5.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet, lines and shut-offs.
Sample taken in classroom 145 (WES 41) had an action level of 9.2 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet, lines and shut-offs. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 10.7 ppb; mitigation pending.

WES 2024 water testing results spreadsheet with remediation and analytics report.

Farnsworth Middle School

In 2024, Farnsworth Middle School had 31 samples throughout the building which tested over the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb):

Sample taken in classroom 508 (FMS 1) had an action level of 9.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced shut-offs and faucet. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 12.1 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in nurse, side lounge (FMS 5) had an action level of 92.0 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced shut-offs and lines, installed filter. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 5.8 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in kitchen (FMS 7A) had an action level of 6.9 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: installed filter, replaced lines.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12C) had an action level of 145 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12D) had an action level of 61.4 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12E) had an action level of 70.2 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12F) had an action level of 307 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12G) had an action level of 50.8 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12H) had an action level of 18.2 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12I) had an action level of 48.8 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12J) had an action level of 33.0 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12K) had an action level of 31.0 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Hiawatha 301 (FMS 12L) had an action level of 34.5 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18A) had an action level of 14.2 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18B had an action level of 72.2 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18C) had an action level of 177 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18D) had an action level of 105 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18E) had an action level of 162 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18G) had an action level of 76.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18H) had an action level of 203 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18I) had an action level of 104 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18J) had an action level of 212 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18K) had an action level of 63.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Mohawk 206 (FMS 18L) had an action level of 69.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20A) had an action level of 32.2 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20B) had an action level of 56.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20C) had an action level of 12.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20D) had an action level of 1,060 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20E) had an action level of 70.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20F) had an action level of 65.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20G) had an action level of 205 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20H) had an action level of 52.7 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20J) had an action level of 59.8 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service.
Sample taken in Tawasentha 103 (FMS 20K) had an action level of 79.6 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: took out of service. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 79.6 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in Mohawk 232 (FMS 53) had an action level of 9.3 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced shut-offs and faucet. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 12.6 ppb; mitigation pending.

FMS 2024 water testing results spreadsheet with remediation and analytics report.

Guilderland High School

In 2024 Guilderland High School had nine samples throughout the building which tested over the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb):

Sample taken in hallway near 302 (HS-5A) had an action level of 11.5 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: installed filter.
Sample taken in shop room 1B (HS-9A) had an action level of 8.7 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: hand washing only.
Sample taken in shop room 1B (HS-9B) had an action level of 11.5 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: hand washing only.
Sample taken in shop room 1B (HS-9C) had an action level of 11.8 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: hand washing only.
Sample taken in shop room 1B (HS-10) had an action level of 8.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: hand washing only.
Sample taken in cafeteria B (HS-16) had an action level of 18.5 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: installed filter. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 40.2 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in kitchen (HS-18A) had an action level of 22.8 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: disconnected. Oct. 2024 testing resulted in an action level of 5.6 ppb; mitigation pending.
Sample taken in hallway near 33 (HS-29) had an action level of 5.1 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: .
Sample taken in classroom 709 (HS-34) had an action level of 6.6 ppb; remediation performed in 2024: replaced faucet and lines, installed filter.

GHS 2024 water testing results spreadsheet with remediation and analytics report.