School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO HIGH ENROLLMENT, OUR CURRENT TURNAROUND TIME TO RESPOND TO SUBMISSIONS IS 3-4 WEEKS.

The Office of Drinking Water facilitates a grant program aimed at providing funding, technical assistance, and guidance for schools and daycares seeking to test their drinking water for lead. This program is funded in part by the U.S. EPA's Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program Drinking Water Grant authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and largely follows the U.S. EPA’s 3Ts guidance – Training, Testing, and Taking Action. Currently, all public PreK-12 schools and licensed daycare facilities are encouraged to apply.

SAMPLING PROJECTS
  • Enroll in our sampling program with 120Water to receive cost-free sampling kits and technical assistance
  • View our Frequently Asked Questions on the risks of lead in drinking water and how you can keep your children healthy
REMEDIATION PROJECTS
  • Submit an application for funding to remove, replace, and otherwise remediate drinking water fixtures and plumbing components that exceed the lead action level
  • View our Frequently Asked Questions and Technical Resources

Our Public Transparency Dashboard is a summary of results from grant funded sampling projects at public PreK-12 schools and licensed child care facilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. All sampling results and remediation measures are reported publicly with the help of our program partnership with 120Water.

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Last Updated: April 24, 2024