Lead Testing in Schools and Child Care Facilities Drinking Water (LWSC) Program

The Oklahoma Lead Testing Program is a free, statewide initiative by DEQ to reduce lead exposure where children are cared for. Public schools and licensed child care facilities are eligible to participate in this program which provides free sampling and laboratory testing to identify lead in drinking water. If lead is found, DEQ can provide funding and guidance to assist with removing lead from a facility’s drinking water.

Lead was a common component of faucets and plumbing until 1986 when the allowable lead content was decreased as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act. the amount of allowable lead content was further reduced as recently as 2011 via the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act. While these acts have helped reduce public exposure to lead, it is possible for homes, businesses, and schools to have lead-containing plumbing components that can add lead to drinking water. As lead is tasteless, colorless, and odorless in drinking water, the only way to know if lead is present is through testing.

For questions about the program or for assistance enrolling, please call (405) 440-3180, or email info@okleadtesting.org.

Click Here to Enroll for Free Lead Testing

General Information

Learn more about the history of lead in drinking water

Schools/ Child Care Facilities

Learn how to remove and reduce lead exposure in your school

Parents/Los Padres

Learn more about how lead can impact your community/Aprende más sobre los impactos del plomo en su comunidad

View Testing Results by Facility

Nominate a Facility to Participate

Program Reports

Click the link below to view the most recent program statistics report that illustrates key program information and metrics such as total participants today, remediation measures taken, and sample results summaries. Reports are updated quarterly.