Connetquot Central School District

Dear Connetquot Community,
 
I am writing to address a recent media report regarding lead levels in the drinking water at Connetquot High School. The information shared in that news story is inaccurate, due to an error in the state’s publicly reported database. After becoming aware of the news report, the district immediately contacted state officials, who have acknowledged the error and are working to correct the mistake on their end.
 
To be clear, in our most recent round of testing, 70 outlets at CHS were assessed and only two were found to have elevated levels. Those outlets were immediately taken out of service and remediated. They were then retested and the new samples were found to be within proper levels. A copy of those verified findings can be found here: Plant and Facilities Connetquot District Page. To reiterate, at this time, all high school outlets are in full compliance, as are the outlets at our other school buildings.
 
We understand that reports involving water quality and student health can be concerning. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our highest priority. If you have questions or would like additional information about our water testing procedures or results, please do not hesitate to contact the district office or our facilities department directly.
 
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
 
Sincerely,
Joseph T. Centamore, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools