other — Deficiency Follow-Up1 citation
June 9, 2022
What Happened
Lead detected in exterior drinking fountain (10 ppb); fountain covered and inaccessible; faucet under conditioning awaiting replacement.
Observations
- Exterior drinking fountain tested 10 ppb lead (above 5.5 ppb safe limit)
- Fountain covered and taped to prevent access
- Sign posted stating fountain not for drinking
- Faucet currently in conditioning (4th week) before replacement
- Children receiving drinking water from kitchen sink pitcher
Inspector Focus
Lead Testing
Citations Issued
Type B101238(a)
The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the facility had 1 faucets that exceeded that allowable levels of lead in the water. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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