In accordance with New York State law, the Guilderland Central School District regularly conducts testing of all water outlets used for drinking and cooking to ensure the health and safety of the school community. The district recently initiated testing for the 2026-28 compliance period, which requires each outlet to test below the five parts per billion (ppb) lead threshold. Water outlets that exceed five ppb must be labeled with “do not drink” signage, remediated and re-tested to confirm they are no longer above the action level. At all times, the district takes steps to ensure that all students and staff have an adequate supply of clean water for drinking and cooking.
Lead testing was conducted in Oct. 2026 at 34 outlets across the Guilderland Central School District. Only five outlets, all located in Guilderland High School, tested over the five parts per billion (ppb) lead threshold. Hand Washing Only signs are placed at all five outlets.
Following are testing results by building.
2026
Altamont Elementary School
One outlet was sampled in Oct. 2026, with none reading above the action level of five parts per billion (ppb). View test results here.
Guilderland Elementary School
Eight outlets were sampled in Oct. 2026, with none reading above the action level of five parts per billion (ppb). View test results here.
Lynnwood Elementary School
In Oct. 2026, eight outlets were sampled with none reading above the action level of five parts per billion (ppb). View test results here.
Pine Bush Elementary School
Two outlets were sampled in Oct. 2026 with none reading above the action level of five parts per billion (ppb). View test results here.
Westmere Elementary School
Five outlets were sampled in Oct. 2026 with none reading above the action level of five parts per billion (ppb). View test results here: Oct. 1 and Oct. 6.
Farnsworth Middle School
Three outlets were sampled in Oct. 2026 with none reading above the action level of five parts per billion (ppb). View test results here.
Guilderland High School
Seven outlets were sampled in Oct. 2026 with five reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). View test results here: Oct. 1 and Oct. 6.
You can view test results by building for 2024 and 2025 below.
Additional resources
- Information about lead testing of school drinking water from the New York State Department of Health
- Basic information about lead in drinking water from the United States Environmental Protection Agency
For specific water testing questions, contact Superintendent Daniel Mayberry.
2024
Altamont Elementary School
38 outlets were sampled in Aug. 2024, with three reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). These outlets were resampled in Nov. 2024, with two outlets exceeding 5 ppb. View 2024-2025 test results here.
Guilderland Elementary School
53 outlets were sampled in Aug. 2024, with four reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). These outlets were resampled in Nov. 2024, with one outlet exceeding 5 ppb. View 2024-2025 test results here.
Lynnwood Elementary School
In Aug. 2024, 47 outlets were sampled with seven reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). These outlets were resampled in Nov. 2024, with four outlets exceeding 5 ppb. View 2024-2025 test results here.
Pine Bush Elementary School
54 outlets were sampled in Aug. 2024 with five reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). These outlets were resampled in Nov. 2024, with no outlets exceeding 5 ppb. View 2024 test results here.
Westmere Elementary School
57 outlets were sampled in Aug. 2024 with two reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). These outlets were resampled in Nov. 2024, with one outlet exceeding 5 ppb. View 2024-2025 test results here.
Farnsworth Middle School
107 outlets were sampled in Aug. 2024 with five reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). These outlets were resampled in Nov. 2024, with three outlets exceeding 5 ppb. View 2024-2025 test results here.
Guilderland High School
50 outlets were sampled in Aug. 2024 with four reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). These outlets were resampled in Nov. 2024, with two outlets exceeding 5 ppb. View 2024-2025 test results here.
2025
Altamont Elementary School
One outlet was sampled in Dec. 2025, with one reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). View 2024-2025 test results here.
Guilderland Elementary School
One outlet was sampled in Dec. 2025, with none reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). View 2024-2025 test results here.
Lynnwood Elementary School
Four outlets were sampled in Dec. 2025, with one reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). View 2024-2025 test results here.
Pine Bush Elementary School
No outlets were sampled in 2025 as zero outlets tested above 5 ppb in 2024.
Westmere Elementary School
One outlet was sampled in Dec. 2025, with one reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). View 2024-2025 test results here.
Farnsworth Middle School
Four outlets were sampled in Dec. 2025, with two reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). View 2024-2025 test results here.
Guilderland High School
Two outlets were sampled in Dec. 2025, with none reading above the action level of 5 parts per billion (ppb). View 2024-2025 test results here.
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