Lead Testing
Lead Testing Results
West Plains R-VII School District
School districts in the State of Missouri are required to develop a plan to complete lead testing on all potable water fixtures by January 1, 2024. The West Plains School District has already completed this testing to ensure we meet all requirements. Potable water fixtures include those used for drinking or food preparation. Any fixtures that test above 5 parts per billion (ppb) must be remedied to decrease the lead concentration to less than 5 ppb without relying solely on flushing practices. Remediation practices may include installing supply line filters, replacing fixtures, installing water softeners, or replacing water lines if the supply line is determined to be the issue. Below are the results of the testing and the action taken. First draw remediation indicates the fixture needs replaced and/or filters added. Second draw remediation indicates supply line issues. All potable fixture samples passed second draw testing.
Early Childhood/Enrollment Building (305 Valley View Drive)
All potable fixtures are in compliance with first and second draw samples.
West Plains Elementary (1136 Allen Street)
All potable fixtures are in compliance with first and second draw samples.
South Fork Elementary (3209 US Highway 160)
All potable fixtures are in compliance with first and second draw samples.
Zizzer Pride Academy (1009 Jackson Street)
All potable fixtures are in compliance with first and second draw samples.
West Plains Middle School (730 E. Olden Street)
All potable fixtures are in compliance with first and second draw samples.
Southern Missouri Technical Institute (407 W. Thornburg)
All potable fixtures are in compliance with first and second draw samples.
West Plains High School Campus (602 East Olden Street)
All potable fixtures are in compliance with first and second draw samples.
Matthew Orchard
Director of Human Resources and Student Services
West Plains R-VII School District
(417) 256-6155 ext. 1011