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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Ridgefield Park Public Schools

712 Lincoln Avenue

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660

Eric W. Koenig Telephone: (201) 807-2638

Superintendent of Schools (201) 807-2640

Fax: (201) 641-2203

August, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Due to the concerns raised about lead in drinking water that was found in several school districts around the State,

the Ridgefield Park School District made a decision to test the lead levels in the drinking fountains and other water

sources in all of the district school buildings this past Spring.

The district contracted with ALS Environmental to conduct the tests. Samples were collected on May 24th

and 25th

according to specific sampling guidelines. Below is a summary of the results recorded in analytic reports received

in June. According to federal regulations, an acceptable lead level for potable water sources is .015 PPM.

Lead Testing Summary

School

Total Sites

Tested

# Sites No Lead

Detected

# Sites with

levels less than

.015

# Sites Exceeding

.015

Potable Sites

Exceeding .015

(water fountains or

food prep stations)

Grant 16 3 10 3 0

Lincoln 29 18 9 2 0

RPJSHS 39 4 16 19 3

Roosevelt 13 6 3 4 0

TJELC 14 8 6 0 0

While I am happy to report that very few potable sites tested above allowable levels, it is imperative that every

precaution is taken to ensure the safety of everyone in our school community. As such, the potable sites exceeding

the lowest allowable limit (listed below) were all shut down pending further action by the district.

JSHS Water Fountain by elevator (1st Floor)

JSHS Water Fountain by AV Office

JSHS Water Fountain by Rm 117

The full environmental reports can be found on the district website, in the Business Office or in the Main Office of

each respective school.

Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact your building principal.

Best regards,

Eric W. Koenig

Superintendent of Schools

RIDGEFIELD PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Report ID: 2147253 - 6/9/2016 Page 1 of 19

Mr. Mike AlberqueRidgefield Park School District712 Lincoln Ave.Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

June 9, 2016

Dear Mr. Alberque:

Certificate of AnalysisProject Name:Purchase Order:

2016PC- Lead Testing in Drinking Workorder:Workorder ID:

2147253TJESK1-Lead in DW

This page is included as part of the Analytical Report andmust be retained as a permanent record thereof. Project Coordinator

Mrs. Kelli L Wolfgang

Enclosed are the analytical results for samples received by the laboratory on Friday, May 27, 2016.

The ALS Environmental laboratory in Middletown, Pennsylvania is a National Environmental LaboratoryAccreditation Program (NELAP) accredited laboratory and as such, certifies that all applicable test results meet therequirements of NELAP.

If you have any questions regarding this certificate of analysis, please contact Mrs. Kelli L Wolfgang (ProjectCoordinator) at (717) 944-5541.

Analyses were performed according to our laboratory’s NELAP-approved quality assurance program and anyapplicable state requirements. The test results meet requirements of the current NELAP standards or staterequirements, where applicable. For a specific list of accredited analytes, refer to the certifications section of theALS website at www.alsglobal.com/en/Our-Services/Life-Sciences/Environmental/Downloads.

This laboratory report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of ALS Environmental.

ALS Spring City: 10 Riverside Drive, Spring City, PA 19475 610-948-4903

NELAP Certifications: NJ PA010 , NY 11759 , PA 22-293 DoD ELAP: A2LA 0818.01State Certifications: DE ID 11 , MA PA0102 , MD 128 , VA 460157 , WV 343

DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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Workorder: 2147253 TJESK1-Lead in DW

SAMPLE SUMMARY

Lab ID Sample ID Matrix Date Collected Date Received Collected By

2147253001 TJ-SS-BF-BR Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:07 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253002 TJ-SS-BF-GR Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:05 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253003 TJ-SS-Back Room Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:10 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253004 TJ-SS-1F-RM 107 Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:13 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253005 TJ-SS-1F-RM 108 Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:14 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253006 TJ-NS-BF-GR Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:20 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253007 TJ-NS-BF-BR Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:21 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253008 TJ-NS-BF-K Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:22 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253009 TJ-NS-1F-GR Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:25 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253010 TJ-NS-1F-BR Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:26 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253011 TJ-NS-1F-TBR Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:27 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253012 TJ-NS-1F-BCO Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:28 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253013 TJ-NS-1F-K Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:29 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client

2147253014 TJ-NS-1F-WF Drinking Water 5/24/2016 06:30 5/27/2016 19:00 Collected by Client


DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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SAMPLE SUMMARY

Standard Acronyms/Flags

Notes

-- All Waste Water analyses comply with methodology requirements of 40 CFR Part 136.-- All Drinking Water analyses comply with methodology requirements of 40 CFR Part 141.-- Unless otherwise noted, all quantitative results for soils are reported on a dry weight basis.-- The Chain of Custody document is included as part of this report.

Indicates an estimated value between the Method Detection Limit (MDL) and the Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) for the analyteIndicates that the analyte was Not Detected (ND)

Method Detection LimitPractical Quantitation Limit

JU

MDLPQL

Reporting Detection LimitNot Detected - indicates that the analyte was Not Detected at the RDLAnalysis was performed using this containerRegulatory Limit

RDLNDCntr

RegLmtLaboratory Control SampleMatrix Spike

LCSMS

Matrix Spike DuplicateSample DuplicatePercent Recovery

MSDDUP

%RecRelative Percent DifferenceRPD

-- Samples collected by ALS personnel are done so in accordance with the procedures set forth in the ALS Field Sampling Plan (20 - Field Services Sampling Plan).

N Indicates presumptive evidence of the presence of a compound

-- All Library Search analytes should be regarded as tentative identifications based on the presumptive evidence of the mass spectra. Concentrations reported are estimated values. -- Parameters identified as "analyze immediately" require analysis within 15 minutes of collection. Any "analyze immediately" parameters not listed under the header "Field Parameters" are preformed in the laboratory and are therefore analyzed out of hold time.

LOD DoD Limit of DetectionLOQ DoD Limit of QuantitationDL DoD Detection Limit

-- Method references listed on this report beginning with the prefix “S” followed by a method number (such as S2310B-97) refer to methods from “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater”.

I Indicates reported value is greater than or equal to the Method Detection Limit (MDL) but less than the Report Detection Limit (RDL)(S) Surrogate CompoundNC Not Calculated* Result outside of QC limits

-- For microbiological analyses, the "Prepared" value is the date/time into the incurbator and the "Analyzed" value is the date/time out the incubator.


DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-SS-BF-BR

Matrix: Drinking Water

Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253001

Results Units RDL Prepared By ByAnalyzedFlag

Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:07

CntrMethod

METALSLead, Total ND mg/L 0.0020 6/8/16 00:51 ZMC 6/8/16 07:21 ZMC A1EPA 200.8

Project CoordinatorMrs. Kelli L Wolfgang


DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-SS-BF-GR


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253002


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:05

CntrMethod

METALSLead, Total 0.0095 mg/L 0.0020 6/8/16 00:51 ZMC 6/8/16 07:24 ZMC A1EPA 200.8



DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-SS-Back Room


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253003


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:10

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-SS-1F-RM 107


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253004


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:13

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-SS-1F-RM 108


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253005


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:14

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-BF-GR


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253006


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:20

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-BF-BR


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253007


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:21

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-BF-K


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253008


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:22

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-1F-GR


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253009


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:25

CntrMethod

METALSLead, Total ND mg/L 0.0020 6/8/16 12:11 MO 6/8/16 14:08 MO A1EPA 200.8



DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-1F-BR


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253010


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:26

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-1F-TBR


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253011


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:27

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-1F-BCO


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253012


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:28

CntrMethod

METALSLead, Total 0.0046 mg/L 0.0020 6/8/16 12:11 MO 6/8/16 14:27 MO A1EPA 200.8



DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-1F-K


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253013


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:29

CntrMethod




DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

5/27/2016 19:00TJ-NS-1F-WF


Parameters

Lab ID:

Sample ID:

2147253014


Date Collected:

Date Received:

5/24/2016 06:30

CntrMethod

METALSLead, Total 0.0037 mg/L 0.0020 6/8/16 12:34 MO 6/8/16 14:38 MO A1EPA 200.8



DL ID - 35311, QC - 0

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