MassDEP explains Water Smart lead‑testing program for schools and child care facilities

Jul 8, 2026

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection outlined how schools and child care centers can apply to the Water Smart program for lead testing, described eligibility (including free testing for first‑time applicants), the application steps, and interim measures to reduce exposure.

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An agency official with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) presented a recorded overview of the Water Smart program explaining how public and private schools and child care facilities can apply for drinking-water lead testing and follow-up support.

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