Water Testing Results

November 13, 2025

Dear Lothrop Families and Staff,

The State of Vermont requires all schools and child care providers to test their drinking water for lead.

Samples of water from every tap at Lothrop School that is reasonably expected to be used for

drinking or cooking were collected and sent to a certified drinking water lab for analysis.

Results for Lothrop School:

One or more of the taps had a lead level AT OR ABOVE the 4 parts per billion (ppb) action

level. The results are listed in the table at the end of this letter.

We take our responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for the children and staff

seriously. Any tap that tested at or above 4 ppb was immediately taken out of service for drinking or

cooking. We are working on fixes to permanently lower levels of lead in the water.

Lead exposure poses a special risk to children because they absorb lead into their systems more

easily than adults do. Lead can slow down growth, impair development and learning, and can cause

behavior problems. While the major source of lead poisoning in Vermont children is paint, lead in

plumbing pipes and fixtures can add to a person’s overall exposure. Drinking water in schools and

homes may contain lead from old pipes, plumbing fixtures (such as fountains and faucets), or the

solder that joins pipe sections together.

More Information

For questions about the water testing process, or about the law and its requirements, please call the

Lead in School and Child Care Drinking Water Program at 802-863-7220 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free in

Vermont).

You can view school and child care results, remediation and any follow-up testing at

LeadResults.vermont.gov. (NOTE: If your child’s preschool or after school program is located at a

school, the results will be listed under the school’s name.)

For more information visit: HealthVermont.gov/LeadTesting

If you have questions or concerns about our facility and the actions we are taking, please contact me

To learn more about lead hazards and lead poisoning prevention, visit HealthVermont.gov/lead.

If you want to test your home drinking water for lead, find a list of certified drinking water labs at

TinyURL.com/certified-lab.

Sincerely,

Stacey Farrington

Lothrop Principal