CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has been conducting water tests for months after lead was found in the water at several schools.
School officials tested the water at four local schools and announced in a release Tuesday that no water issues were found.
Independence High, Carmel High, Quail Hollow Middle and Ranson Middle were surveyed as part of the second round of water testing, which is being done at 35 sites in CMS.
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CMS partnered with environmental consulting firm AECOM to conduct the water testing.
Officials said testing is being done before and after the school or business day to avoid disruption.
“Our voluntary proactive testing will ensure all students and staff have safe, clean drinking water,” said Dr. Clayton Wilcox, superintendent. “We will continue to share the results as they become available.”
School families and staff have been notified and the results have been posted here.
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