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Committee hears report that Washington School dust testing found no lead levels of concern; members debate retesting and cleaning
Summary
The superintendent said same-day laboratory and on‑site testing after ceiling work at Washington School found no lead levels of concern; some committee members urged outside contractors or future retesting while administration said in‑house cleaning and equipment produced a zero-readout and further testing was ‘not warranted’ unless the committee directs it.
The Lowell School Committee on Nov. 19 received an on‑the‑record update on dust testing at the Washington School after construction in a basement area spread dust through parts of the building. The superintendent told the committee he had received the official testing report shortly before the meeting and that "there are no lead levels of concern in the school." The district also ordered thorough cleaning over the weekend using specialized techniques and equipment.
Committee members raised questions about the report's final disclaimer — quoted in the meeting as "dust…
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