HCPSS recognizes the importance of providing a healthy learning environment for students and staff members. In an effort to identify and correct conditions that could adversely impact indoor air and/or water quality, and in some cases to comply with applicable legal requirements, HCPSS has established various assessment and sampling programs. To provide transparency, the results and any recommended corrective actions are communicated and accessible on the page of each applicable school.
In general, the IEQ program includes the following:
- Indoor Air Quality
- Addressing Concerns believed to be associated with air quality.
- Asbestos Management Program manages asbestos containing materials at school locations, surveys for asbestos containing materials, and oversees removal of asbestos.
- Mercury Flooring testing and removal.
- Water Quality
- Lead in Drinking Water Sampling to identify the potential for elevated levels of lead in fixtures that are used for consumption.
- PFAS sampling to identify potential contaminants in well water schools.
- Well Water Sampling for various parameters as required by law.
- Other Environmental Services
- Cooling Tower Sampling for bacteria.
Communication protocols are in place to inform the community on certain findings and corrective actions. School specific information can be found by visiting the Facilities page. General questions regarding the program can be directed to John Farmer, Coordinator of Environmental Services, Office of the Environment.