JOIN LOGIN CONTACT US HOME JOIN TRAINING NEWS STORE About Training Membership Resources Legislative FRWA Staff Media Lead and Copper in Schools Florida's Voluntary Lead Testing Program for Schools and Childcare Facilities Dissolved lead particles in drinking water are colorless and tasteless and may be found in plumbing materials used to supply drinking water. The only way to know if lead is in drinking water is to test for it. According to the Department of Health, even low levels of lead exposure in children contribute to behavior and learning issues. To avoid these adverse effects, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has created a Voluntary Lead Testing Program for Schools and Childcare Facilities. The program allows all Florida licensed childcare facilities, public, charter, and tribal schools to participate at no cost. Some of the benefits of participation include free sampling and analysis, educational materials, and guidance for responding to elevated levels. To find out more information please contact us at 850-245-8486 or via email at PWS@dep.state.fl.us. For more information on the Lead and Copper in Schools program, click here. Upcoming Events ANNUAL CONFERENCE Florida Alabama FOCUS ON CHANGE Online Training Operator Information ARTICLES OF INTEREST CLASSIFIEDS IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A VENDOR, CLICK HERE FOR OUR MEMBERS IN YOUR AREA. Contact 2970 Wellington Circle Tallahassee, FL 32309 850.668.2746 Calendar of events Our members Our primary purpose is to assist water and wastewater systems with every phase of the water and wastewater operations. Our Active members consist of public water and wastewater systems, such as counties, municipalities, associations, districts, mobile home parks, schools, authorities, etc. Our seven board of directors are elected from the membership at our Annual Business Meeting. Association Management Software Copyright © 2021 - Florida Rural Water Association. Legal