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Above-standard lead found in 2 more CMS water sources

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Channel 9 learned inspectors found lead in the water at two more Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campuses.

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One was at a water cooler in the Garinger High School cafeteria and the other in a classroom sink at Northeast Middle School.

Both schools had lead levels that were above state standards for drinking water.

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The level for drinking water set by the state of North Carolina to take action against lead is 15 parts per million.

Channel 9 learned, a Northeast Middle School classroom sink had a lead level of 29, but it was the lead level at Garinger High School that was especially alarming.

Inspectors said a cafeteria fountain at Garinger High School had a lead level of 658 ppm, which is 44 times the state's action level.

The schools took the water cooler and sink out of service.

CMS officials said the findings don't necessarily mean people will have elevated blood levels and sent a letter home to parents alerting them of the test results.

Channel 9's education reporter Elsa Gillis is asking school leaders if parents should be concerned about high level of lead in a high traffic area and will continue to push for answers.

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