Field sampling and laboratory studies were conducted
to investigate lead release from new end-use
components used in drinking water fountains in Seattle
(Washington) Public Schools. Analysis of sequential small-volume
samples collected at 22 sources found high lead
concentrations in water that was left standing
overnight. Results showed significant lead release at or
near bubbler heads and at another location upstream of
the bubbler head in the end-use plumbing. Laboratory
testing of new end-use components were used to estimate
the relative contribution of each component to
the total lead release in a first-draw sample.
Results of the field sampling and laboratory testing
programs helped develop mitigation strategies for
reducing overall exposure of Seattle's students and staff
to lead in drinking water. Includes 21 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. 100 - No. 3 |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 490 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 10 |
| Published : | 03/01/2008 |
