November 4, 2024
What Happened
Lead testing identified Action Level Exceedance in water fountain. Water fountain faucet tested at 52.7 ppb lead (exceedance threshold is 5.5 ppb). Deficiency: facility has already corrected by completely removing the drinking fountain.
Observations
- water fountain with lead exceedance (52.700 UG/L) - well above safe levels
- drinking fountain removed to make inaccessible to children
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
101700.3(b)(1) California Lead Action Level at Child Care Centers. (b) Testing results with...readings of 0.5 ppb or greater..., before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the directive above, as one outlet five outlets tested with an Action Level Exceedance (ALE). This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to children in care.
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