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Michigan School Water Training Program
Michigan School Water Training Program: Know Your Plumbing System and How to Develop an
Investigative Drinking Water Sampling Plan
Holly Gohlke, R.S., M.S.A.School Drinking Water CoordinatorMichigan Department of Environmental QualityDrinking Water and Municipal Assistance Division
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Today’s Talk
• Identifying drinking water plumbing in a school building• Conducting a plumbing system survey• Developing a plumbing profile• Creating a water sampling plan
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Michigan School Water Training Program (SWTP)
• To promote quality drinking water in school buildings & protect public health
• A partnership between MDE, MDEQ, DLARA• Provide instruction, training and guidance materials• A voluntary, proactive activity for schools on community
water
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Key Messages
• Quality drinking water is important• A breech in plumbing may introduce
contaminants• A plumbing profile is essential for
quick corrective actions & the development of a drinking water sampling plan
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Identifying Lead in the Drinking Water System
Knowing… – Potential sources– How lead gets into drinking water– Lead in drinking water regulations– Who to contact for help
Currently go to: www.michigan.gov/drinkingwaterclick on School Drinking Water Training Program
Quick link coming soon: www.michigan.gov/schoolwater
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Potential Sources of Lead in Drinking
Water• Lead water service line• Lead pipes in plumbing• Copper pipes joined by lead solder• Brass pipes, faucets, fittings & valves• Sediments in pipe or tap screens• Water fountains with lead lined tanks
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How Lead Gets into Drinking Water
• “Soft” water• Water velocity• Temperature • Alkalinity• Chlorine levels• Grounding of electrical wiring to water pipes• Age & condition of plumbing• Amount of time water is in contact with
plumbing
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Lead in Drinking Water Regulations
1986Lead Ban
1988Lead Contamination Control Act
1991Lead and Copper Rule
2011Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
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1986Lead Ban
1988Lead Contamination Control Act
1991Lead and Copper Rule
2011Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
Lead Ban (1986)
PWS solder & flux ≤ 0.2% lead, pipes & internal plumbing ≤ 8% lead
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Lead Contamination Control Act (1988)
1986Lead Ban
1988Lead ContaminationControl Act
1991Lead and Copper Rule
2011Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
Identify & reduce lead in drinking water in schools & day cares
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Lead and Copper Rule (1991)
1986Lead Ban
1991Lead and Copper Rule1988
Lead Contamination Control Act
2011Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
PWS’s must evaluate & reduce corrosiveness of water
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Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (2011)
1986Lead Ban
1988Lead Contamination Control Act
1991Lead and Copper Rule
2011Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
“Lead-free” defined as ≤ 0.25% lead
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Developing a Plumbing Profile
• Graphical or other representation of information relating to the characteristics of the drinking water system
• Essential part of an overall program to identify high risk areas for bacteria, lead and/or copper
• Essential for properly moving the waterin the plumbing system
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Building Plumbing Survey
q Review available recordsq Conduct a building walkthroughq Document your findings
– Flow of drinking water through the building– Plumbing materials– Recalled water coolers not yet removed– Sampling sites– Leaks, corrosion, particles on screens, electrical wires grounded to
pipes, etc.
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Review Available Records
• Building permits• Blueprints • Plumbing permits• As-built plans• Other information
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Review Available Records
• When was the school built?• Building additions or
renovations?• New plumbing installations?• Previous water sampling
results?
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Conduct a Building Walkthrough
Source: Environmental Defense Fund
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School Plumbing System Components
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What is the Service Line Material?
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Plastic – PEX, Polyethylene or HDPECopper
GalvanizedLead
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What is the Pipe Material?
• Color/Appearances– Copper color– Bright or dull gray– Rust
• Magnetic Properties– Copper & Lead – no magnetic attraction– Galvanized – MAY have magnetic attraction
• Scratch Test– Scratch with screwdriver or file– Care must be taken not to gouge
a fragile pipe too deeply
*Note - A little bit of paint may result in changes in appearances or magnetic properties.
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Lead Swabs
• A tool for identifying plumbing material• Instant check for lead solder in pipes
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Older Tanks in the Plumbing System?
• Pressure tanks• Gravity storage tanks
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Any Brass Fittings, Faucets or Valves?
• Most faucets are brass on the inside
• Golden yellow in color, similar to copper, or plated w/chrome
• Brass is composed primarily of 2 metals – copper & zinc
• Contain some lead• Use certified products
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Fixtures With Aerators or Screens?
• Standard faucets usually have screens
• Many coolers and bubblers also have screens
• Lead containing sediments may become trapped on screens
• Cleaning is important
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Any Banned Drinking Fountains?
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Can You Detect Signs of Corrosion?
• Frequent leaks• Rust-colored water• Stained dishes or laundry
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Any Other Problem Areas?
• Dead ends• Low/no use areas
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Low/No Use
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Electrical Equipment Grounded to Water Pipes?
• Telephones• Computers• Have a qualified
electrician fix this
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Any Drinking Water Complaints?
• Taste• Color• Smell
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A Plumbing Profile Should Include
q Year school built & dates of any additionsq Building blueprints and floor diagramsq Service line materialq Material of internal plumbingq Point of entry or point of use treatment being usedq All drinking water outlets (Drinking Water Outlet Inventory Form)q including fountains that are permanently or temporarily out of service & those leaking & need of repair
q Type (make & model) & location of all drinking water fountainsq Locations of all drinking water outlets and drinking fountainsq All plumbing repairs & replacements needed for internal plumbingq All plumbing repairs & replacements conducted within the past yearq Locations of any electrical wires grounded to water pipesq The flow of cold water through the building to each fixture
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Water Outlet Inventory
• Document individual fixture location & information
• Take digital photos• Include date of survey
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Water Outlet Inventory Spreadsheet
#1 Type Location Sample ID# OP2Y/N
CORR3Y/N
FilterY/N
Brass4Y/N
Aerator/Screen
MA5Y/N
ChillerY/N
WaterCooler
Comments
Make Model
1 WC Room 25
MS-WC-25 Y N N Y N N N Elkay 1234
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1 – Number the outlets beginning with the outlet closest to the point of entry2 – Fixture operational? Document if permanently or temporarily out of service3 – Signs of corrosion? Such as but not limited to frequent leaks, rust-color water, stained fixtures, etc.4 – Brass fittings, faucets or valves? 5 – Motion activated?
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Development of a Water Sampling Plan
Establishes a sampling protocol at drinking water outlets• Do you need to sample at all?• Do you need to sample for bacteria, lead or copper?• Who should create the sampling plan?• Who should collect the samples?• Where should you sample?• What laboratory will you use?• When are you going to sample?• What will you do when you receive results?
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Designate a School Employee
• Sampling programcoordination
• Follow-up activities
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What Drinking Water Fixtures Will be Tested?
High priority• Drinking fountains
(bubblers & water coolers)• Kitchen food prep sinks• Classroom combo sink/fountain• Home economic room sinks• Teacher’s lounge, nurses sink• Any sink or ice machine known
to be used for consumption
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Create a Fixture Identification CodeSEQUENCE # FIXTURE ID SAMPLE LOCATION FIXTURE TYPE
1 110-B Room 110 Bubbler
2 111-B Room 111 Bubbler
3 114-WC Room 114 Water Cooler
4 120-CF Room 120 Classroom Faucet
5 Café-KS Cafeteria Kitchen Food Prep Sink
6 Gym-WC-SE Gymnasium Water Cooler
7 KS-PrepLf Kitchen Food Preparation Left Faucet
8 102-NS Nurse’s Room 102 Nurse’s Sink
Another Coding Example:WHS-DF-1FL-RM25 (Building Code-Fixture Type-Location) White High School – Drinking Fountain – 1st Floor – Room 25
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ABC Middle School 2018Drinking Water Fixture Floor Plan
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Fixture ID# Fixture Type Location
HS-1-B Bubbler Across from Office
HS-2-B Bubbler C-Room 5
HS-9-B-SE Bubbler Gym Southeast
HS-33-KS-NE Kitchen Sink Kitchen Northeast
ABC High School
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Sampling Plan Check Listq Prioritize buildings & fixturesq Designate sample team & labq List materials neededq Document sample collection protocolq Select sample date & timeq Choose a certified laboratoryq Sample delivery to the labq Interpreting resultsq Have an action plan readyq Communication methods
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Guidance and Toolbox
DEQ resources: www.michigan.gov/drinkingwater– Click on School Drinking Water Training Program– Guidance documents– Templates– Webinars– Other resource information
• Contact your community water supplier or local healthdepartment
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Summary
• Conduct a survey to evaluate, identify and trace your building plumbing
• Create a plumbing profile based on your findings
• Utilize the profile for corrective actions and to develop a drinking water sampling plan
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When You Need Help or Resources…
…Please call me!Holly Gohlke, R.S., M.S.A.School Drinking Water CoordinatorDepartment of Environmental QualityGaylord Field [email protected]
www.michigan.gov/drinkingwater www.michigan.gov/schoolwater