The West Irondequoit School District says some of the water faucets in its school buildings have tested above the federal limits for lead.
Water samples were taken last October from 622 faucets in 12 schools and at the district office.
Results show 87 of those samples tested above the federal safety threshold for lead of 15 parts per billion.
The district says the majority of those affected samples were from bathroom sinks and science labs. The faucets now have labels saying that the water is not safe for drinking, but can be used for hand washing and dishwashing.
You can find more information about the test results from specific West Irondequoit schools on the district's website.
Other local school districts have reported elevated levels of lead in some of their faucets. New York State now requires districts to conduct water tests.
Monroe County Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza has noted that concerns about lead exposure in our community are not from water. He says the evidence to date suggests that the biggest concerns come from exposure to old homes.