February 9, 2024
What Happened
Case management inspection for a lead action-level exceedance found lead above the threshold in the kitchen sink faucet used for food preparation. The director had already flushed the line, used bottled water, and replaced the faucet, but the report notes children had been exposed before remediation.
Observations
- Kitchen sink faucet tested at 5.71 ppb for lead
- Kitchen sink was used for food preparation and dish washing
- Faucet was replaced after the exceedance
- Bottled water and a Brita dispenser were being used for drinking water
Inspector Focus
Citations Issued
Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number...(1) A result with values of 5.5 or greater shall be deemed and Action Level ExceedanceThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, observation, and interview, Licensee did not sure that children were made inaccessbile to water with lead exceedance, via food preparation. This was a potential risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care.
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