101700.3(a)(b) · California’s Action Level for lead in water at Child Care Centers is 5 ppb. Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. Testing results with fractional ppb readings of less than 0.5 ppb shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) Director agrees to submit evidence of the re-testing results on outlet A in the staff kitchen testing at or below Action Level by POC due date 02/28/23. A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. (2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. (c) If testing indicates an Action Level Exceedance at any water outlet, the water from that outlet is deemed not safe to drink and an immediate response pursuant to section 101704 shall be required.

evidence by: Based on record review from Child Care Center Lead Sampling and test results from Moore Twining Associates, Inc indicating (ALE) of 6.2 ppb in outlet A. These results indicate out of compliance over (ALE) 5.5 ppb, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cynthia Brannon

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