On this page, you will find resources to help you through the lead in water section of the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ Program.
If you are a licensed center physically located within a public school building or on school grounds, communicate with your associated school on your designated taps used for drinking and cooking. Your associated school will complete the enrollment survey for you.
Learn how our program helps fulfill North Carolina rule requirements related to lead in water.
Guides
- Full Water Section Instructions
- Program Guide for Child Care Facilities Operating in Schools
- Participation Overview Flyer - Schools
- Participation Overview Flyer - Child Care Facilities
- Understanding the Program Flyer - Child Care Facilities
- Understanding the Program Flyer - Schools
- Voluntary School and Child Care Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program: Best Management Practices for States
Videos
En español
- Información general de la participación para escuelas públicas y escuelas chárter: Sección de plomo en agua
- Información general de la participación para centros de cuidado infantil: Sección de plomo en agua
Learn how to enroll your facility in the lead in water section of our program.
Guides
- Enrollment Survey Guide - Schools
- Enrollment Survey Guide - Child Care Facilities
- Enrollment Survey Example - Schools
- Enrollment Survey Example - Child Care Facilities
En español
- Guía para la encuesta de inscripción - Sección de plomo en agua – Escuelas
- Guía para la encuesta de inscripción - Sección de plomo en agua – Centros de cuidado infantil
Learn how to collect samples from drinking and cooking taps in your facility.
Guides
- Designating Water Taps for Sample Collection
- Water Sampling Instructions
- Supplemental Water Sampling Instructions - Untraditional Taps
- Large Facility Water Sampling Plan Guidance - Schools
- Flushing Instructions
- Chain of Custody Example
- Follow-Up Water Sampling Instructions
Videos
En español
- Instrucciones para el muestreo de agua
- Instrucciones para la purga de agua
- Instrucciones para el muestreo de agua de seguimiento
Learn how to review your facility's results, what those results mean, and potential next steps for your facility.
Guides
Videos
Use these resources to help communicate with parents/guardians, staff, and students throughout the process.
Guides
Learn how your facility can mitigate any identified lead hazards.
Guides for Mitigation through Our Program
- Mitigation Overview
- Guidance for Completing the Lead in Water Mitigation Request Form
- Water Mitigation Service Options
- Lead in Water Mitigation is Complete: Now What?
Additional Guides
- No-cost and Low-cost Solutions to Lead in Drinking Water
- How to Choose a Water Filter to Remove Lead
- How to Identify a Lead Service Line
- How to Select and Install a Lead-free Faucet
- How to Develop a Drinking Water Management Plan
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