After the maintenance director refused senior ryan romero request for further testing on safety of the schools water the epa took samples for additional testing and stated results show to be available next monday.

“when ryan interviewed me for the story and told me about the test results, and i was a little shocked. i couldn’t understand why members of the newspaper staff thought they needed to test the water”

romero took a water sample to the leaguetown university laboratory and paid 75 dollars for an analysis.the lab report indicated the water was safe.

“i did contact the epa to test the water and i am confident the results will show a safe environment here. the district follows all local and statewide laws about ensuring a safe school for our students.”

the story included the laboratory results, as well as results from the districts 2004 testing that showed the water was safe.

“id the new testing shows any problems, we will find immediate solutions. school safety is a number one priority here in leaguetown.”

the press story also reported that drinking water containing lead can cause kidney problems and high blood pressure in adults, and can delay physical and mental development in children.

Dat Nguyen said “even before the testing, i was warry of the water here. i live in an old home with old pipes, and i have clear water. just to be safe, i always bring bottled water with my lunch.”