Drinking Water Testing for Lead

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Drinking Water Testing for Lead in Priority Area

The Navy tests drinking water for lead in priority areas, such as Child Development Centers and schools at Navy installations. This testing is recommended by EPA in schools and day care centers, but is not required. The Navy has adopted a policy to perform testing in the interest of the health and welfare of the children using its facilities.

Naval Station Everett is taking a proactive approach to test drinking water for lead at the base Childcare Development Center. The most recent testing was completed October-November 2025. The previous round of sampling occurred in 2022. Results from all water intended for consumption, to include drinking water and water intended for cooking or washing, is at or below the Navy lead screening level of 10 parts per billion (ppb). Notification of the results are disseminated to parents, staff, and other interested stakeholders and is available here:
Naval Station Everett LIPA Testing Results Notification Letter, Nov. 2025
Naval Station Everett 2025 LIPA Sample Results Summary

Related Information:

Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Fact Sheet about Lead in Drinking Water (document)
Navy Region Northwest Frequently Asked Questions on Testing for Lead in Priority Areas (document)

EPA Resources about Drinking Water for Childcare Providers: https://www.epa.gov/childcare/environmental-health-topics-child-care-providers#Drinking%20Water
EPA 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/3ts-reducing-lead-drinking-water

Past Sampling Efforts:
Testing Results Notification Letter, Aug. 2022

2022 Water Sample Results and Sample Location Map

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