LAVOIE, Chad

From: FOUCHI, Vincent

Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 11:08 AM

To: Patrick.Dobard@rsdla.net

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad: BECKER, Joe: ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing
Mr. Dobard,

The would like to offer our assistance in helping you with this program. We have a vested interest in ensuring that
your lead testing program is successful, and that the data generated from your program is accurate and representative.
We can offer our experience and oversight in the creation of your program, as well as the review and interpretation of
the data generated. We would also be interested in collecting some duplicate samples for analysis. Please contact me if
you wish to pursue this further.

Vincent P. Fouchi, Jr.
Chief of Operations
8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
865-0408

From: BECKER, Joe
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 3:28 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Review and advise

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: "Cedric S. Grant" <csgrant@nola.gov>

Date: 8/8/16 3:25 PM 

To: Joe" <'becker swbno.or Nolan" swbnoor 

Ann" <awi son2 swbno or 
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School?s Water Testing

Please let me know if you any concerns or advice for them.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

 Original message 

From: Patrick Dobard <Patrick.Dobard rsdia.net>

Date: 8/8/16 3:23 PM 

To: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant nola. ov>

Cc: Henderson Lewis <Henderson "Smith, Stan" <stan Tiffany Delcour
<Tiffanv.Delcour@rsdla.net>

Subject: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Deputy Mayor Grant,

The Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District will collect water samples from a select number of
schools to test lead levels beginning in the next two weeks. This testing will be performed by Materials Management Inc.
and will include 10-15 samples taken per school. These samples will becollected from water entering the school facility
from the main city connection as well as from water fountains, faucets, and cooking areas throughout the building. If any
results are found above the EPA's action level for lead in water we will be prepared to supply schools with alternative
drinking water and hand washing stations. Once a schedule for testing has been collected we will share with your of?ce.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss further or have any concerns.
Best,

Patrick Dobard
Superintendent, LA Recovery School District

LAVOIE, Chad

From: Patrick Dobard <PatricicDobard?rsdlanet>
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 11:50 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; Tiffany Delcour

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing
Vincent,

Thanks for the response and offer. We'd like to schedule a call to discuss. Tiffany Delcour is managing this for us and
should be your main point of contact going forward. I've added her to this email. Please take it from here.

Best,
Patrick

 

From: FOUCHI, Vincent [VFOUCHI@swbno.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 11:07 AM

To: Patrick Dobard

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Mr. Dobard,

The would like to offer our assistance in helping you with this program. We have a vested interest in ensuring that
your lead testing program is successful, and that the data generated from your program is accurate and representative.
We can offer our experience and oversight in the creation of your program, as well as the review and interpretation of
the data generated. We would also be interested in collecting some duplicate samples for analysis. Please contact me if
you wish to pursue this further.

Vincent P. Fouchi, .lr.
Chief of Operations
8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
8650408

 

 

From: BECKER, Joe
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 3:28 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Review and advise

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 
From: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant nola. ov>

Date: 8/8/16 3:25 PM 

To: Joe" <'becker swbno.or Nolan" swbno.or 
Ann" <awilson2 swbno.or 

Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Please let me know if you any concerns or advice for them.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: Patrick Dobard <Patrick.Dobard rsdla.net>

Date: 8/8/16 3:23 PM 

To: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant nola. ov>

Cc: Henderson Lewis <Henderson "Smith, Stan" <stan Tiffany Delcour

<Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net>
Subject: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Deputy Mayor Grant,

The Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District will collect water samples from a select number of
schools to test lead levels beginning in the next two weeks. This testing will be performed by Materials Management Inc.
and will include 10-15 samples taken per school. These samples will be collected from water entering the school facility
from the main city connection as well as from water fountains, faucets, and cooking areas throughout the building. If any
results are found above the action level for lead in water we will be prepared to supply schools with alternative
drinking water and hand washing stations. Once a schedule for has been collected we will share with your of?ce.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss further or have any concerns.
Best,

Patrick Dobard
Superintendent, LA Recovery School District

LAVOIE, Chad



From: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net>

Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:05 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad: BECKER, Joe: ARNOLD, Jay; GRANT, Cedric; 'sue.robertson@opsb.us'
Lewis, Henderson Patrick Dobard

Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Vincent,

I'd like to schedule a call to discuss the 10 schools we plan to sample and the methodology created by Materials
Management Group for this project. Please let me know some available dates and times for your group and I will
coordinate. We hope to begin within the next 2 weeks.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

Most

From: Patrick Dobard

Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 11:50 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad BECKER, Joe ARNOLD, lay swbno.or 
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Vincent,
Thanks for the response and offer. We'd like to schedule a call to discuss. Tiffany Delcour is managing this for us and
should be your main point of contact going forward. I've added her to this email. Please take it from here.

Best,
Patrick

 

From: FOUCHI, Vincent [VFOUCHI@swbno.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 11:07 AM

To: Patrick Dobard

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Mr. Doba rd,

The would like to'offer our assistance in helping you with this program. We have a vested interest in ensuring that
your lead testing program is successful, and that the data generated from your program is accurate and representative.
We can offer our experience and oversight in the creation of your program, as well as the review and interpretation of

1

the data generated. We would also be interested in collecting some duplicate samples for analysis. Please contact me if .
you wish to pursue this further.

Vincent P. Fouchi, .Ir.
Chief of Operations
8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
865-0408

From: BECKER, Joe
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 3:28 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Review and advise

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs ant ola. ov>

Date: 8/8/ 16 3:25 PM 

To: Joe" <'becker swbno.or Nolan" swbno.or 
Ann" <awilson2 swbno.or 

Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Please let me know if you any concerns or advice for them.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: Patrick Dobard <Patrick.Dobard rsdla.net>

Date: 8/8/ 16 3:23 PM 

To: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs ant nola. ov>

Cc: Henderson Lewis <Henderson "Smith, Stan" <stan Tiffany Delcour


Subject: New Orleans School's Water Testing
Deputy Mayor Grant,

The Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District will collect water samples from a select number of
schools to test lead levels beginning in the next two weeks. This testing will be performed by Materials Management Inc.
and will include 10-15 samples taken per school. These samples will be collected from water entering the school facility
from the main city connection as well as from water fountains, faucets, and cooking areas throughout the building. If any

2

results are found above the EPA's action level for lead in water we will be prepared to supply schools with alternative
drinking water and hand washing statlons. Once a schedule for testing has been collected we will share with your of?ce.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss further or have any concerns.
Best,

Patrick Dobard
Superintendent, LA Recovery School District

LAVOIE. Chad

 

From: FOUCHI, Vincent

Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 1:02 PM
To: LAVOIE, Chad

Subject: FW: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Please check your schedule and let me know which dates/times work for you
Friday 8/12 1-2pm

Tues 8/16 1-3pm

Wed 8/17 8-103m

Thurs all day

From: Tiffany Delcour 
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:05 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay; GRANT, Cedric; 'sue.robertson@opsb.us' 
Lewis, Henderson Patrick Dobard

Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Vincent,

I'd like to schedule a call to discuss the 10 schools we plan to sample and the methodology created by Materials
Management Group for this project. Please let me know some available dates and times for your group and I will
coordinate. We hope to begin within the next 2 weeks.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

medians;

From: Patrick Dobard

Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 11:50 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent Tiffany Delcour (Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad BECKER, Joe ARNOLD, Jay <JARNOLD@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Vincent,
Thanks for the response and offer. We'd like to schedule a call to discuss. Tiffany Delcour is managing this for us and

should be your main point of contact going forward. I've added her to this email. Please take it from here.

Best,
Patrick

 

From: FOUCHI, Vlncent [VFOUCHI@swbno.org]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 11:07 AM

To: Patrick Dobard

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Mr. Dobard,

The would like to offer our assistance in helping you with this program. We have a vested interest in ensuring that
your lead testing program is successful, and that the data generated from your program is accurate and representative.
We can offer our experience and oversight in the creation of your program, as well as the review and interpretation of
the data generated. We would also be interested in collecting some duplicate samples for analysis. Please contact me if
you wish to pursue this further.

Vincent P. ?Fouchi, Jr.
Chief of Operations
8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
865-0408

From: BECKER, Joe

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 3:28 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Review and advise

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant nola. ov>

Date: 8/8/16 3:25 PM 

To: Joe" <'becker swbno.or Nolan" swbno.or 
Arm" <awilson2 swbno.or 

Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Please let me know if you any concerns or advice for them.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: Patrick Dobard <Patrick.Dobard sdla.net>
Date: 8/8/16 3:23 PM 

To: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant nola. ov>

Cc: Henderson Lewis <Henderson "Smith, Stan" <stan Tiffany Delcour
<Fiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net> 

Subject: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Deputy Mayor Grant,

The Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District will collect water samples from a select number of
schools to test lead levels beginning in the next two weeks. This testing will be performed by Materials Management Inc.
and will include 10-15 samples taken per school. These samples will be collected from water entering the school facility
from the main city connection as well as from water fountains, faucets, and cooking areas throughout the building. If any
results are found above the action level for lead in water we will be prepared to supply schools with alternative
drinking water and hand washing stations. Once a schedule for testing has been collected we will share with your office.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss further or have any concerns.
Best,

Patrick Dobard
Superintendent, LA Recovery School District

LAVOIE, Chad

From: FOUCHI, Vincent

Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 5:54 PM

To: WILSON. Ann; LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe

Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Attachments: Exec Team Pb Water Testing.docx; ATT00001.htm; 8003 RSD Lead Water Risk

Assessment Proposal.pdf; ATT00002.htm

FYI
Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net> 
Date: August 10, 2016 at 2:08:31 PM CDT

To: Vincent'" <VFOUCHI@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Attached is a one pager on the proposed process and planned responses that I created for our executive
team, the timeline of sampling has been pushed back. I?ve also attached the proposal from MMG on the
sampling methodology. Would love your teams thoughts on what's being proposed. Feel free to call at
504-941-1852 with any questions.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: FOUCHI, Vincent  mailtonFOUCHl@swbno.org 
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 1:04 PM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffanv.De cour@ rsdla.net>
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

I?m checking with my staff. In the meantime are there any documents or correspondence from your
team regarding your plans and goals that we can review to be prepared for the call?

From: Tiffany Deloour 
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:05 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent
Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER Joe; ARNOLD, Jay; GRANT, Cedric;

gamma:
(sue. Lewis, Henderson Patrick Dobard
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Vincent,

I'd like to schedule a call to discuss the 10 schools we plan to sample and the methodology created by
Materials Management Group for this project. Please let me know some available dates and times for
your group and i will coordinate. We hope to begin within the next 2 weeks.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: Patrick Dobard

Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 11:50 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>
Cc: LAVOIE, Chad BECKER, Joe ARNOLD, Jay


Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Vincent,

Thanks for the response and offer. We'd like to schedule a call to discuss. Tiffany Deloour is managing
this for us and should be your main point of contact going forward. I've added her to this email. Please
take it from here.

Best,
Patrick

 

From: FOUCHI, Vincent  VFOUCH1@ggbno,om 
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 11:07 AM

To: Patrick Dobard
Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Mr. Dobard,

The would like to offer our assistance in helping you with this program. We have a vested interest
in ensuring that your lead testing program is successful, and that the data generated from your program
is accurate and representative. We can offer our experience and oversight in the creation of your
program, as well as the review and interpretation of the data generated. We would also be interested in
collecting some duplicate samples for analysis. Please contact me if you wish to pursue this further.

Vincent P. Fouchi, Jr.
Chief of Operations

8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
865-0408

From: BECKER, Joe

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 3:28 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Review and advise

Sent ?-om my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant nola. ov>

Date: 8/8/16 3:25 PM 

To: Joe" <'becker swbno.or Nolan" swbno.or 
Ann" <awilson2 swbno.or 

Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Please let me know if you any concerns or advice for them.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: Patrick Dobard <Patrick.Dobard@rsdla.net>

Date: 8/8/16 3:23 PM 

To: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs ant nola. ov>

Cc: Henderson Lewis <Henderson "Smith, Stan" <stan 
Tiffany Delcour <TifTany.Delcour@rsdla.net>

Subject: New Orleans School's Water Testing
Deputy Mayor Grant,

The Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District will collect water samples from a select
number of schools to test lead levels beginning in the next two weeks. ?Ibis testing will be perforated by
Materials Management Inc. and will include 10-15 samples taken per school. These samples will be
collected from water entering the school facility from the main city connection as well as from water
fountains, faucets, and cooking areas throughout the building. If any results are found above the 
action level for lead ln water we will be prepared to supply schools with alternative drinking water and
hand washing stations. Once a schedule for testing has been collected we will share with your of?ce.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss further or have any concerns.

Best,

Patrick Dobard
Superintendent, LA Recovery School District

 

School District

xcellence.EquityCommunity.

Lead Water Testing:

R50 and OPSB have worked with Material Management Inc. to design a risk assessment of lead in
school?s water. This assessment will initially test 10 schools (3 OSPB and 7 R50) to determine if any of
the school's water sources have lead levels above the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) action
level. Any samples above the EPA's action level will results in the additional testing of like-kind buildings
and ?xtures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schools:
New/Renovated Refurbished

Fannie C. Williams (East) Martin Luther King ES ward)
Mahalia Jackson (Central City) Fischer ES (West Bank)
McDonogh 42 (Gentilly) Live Oak (Uptown)
Colton (Bywater) Gentilly Terrace (Gentilly)

Ben Franklin ES (Uptown)

Reed HS (East)
Timeline:

0 Sampling will occur August 11-19?h
0 Results will take 2 weeks from the day of sampling
0 Aug 25?Sep 2

Sampling Method: 10-15 samples per school (dependent on square footage and water use)
0 The city water system connection

1 primary water fountain per floor

1 primary water fountain in 

1 primary water source in kitchen

Special considerations for Pre-Kindergarten Areas and Self Contained Classrooms

6 random samples

Interventions:
The EPA standard for lead in water is 15 Part per Billion (ppb)
0 Water use will be restricted and all like kind systems tested for any result at or above the EPA
action level of 10 
0 A short term intervention plan will be created for each school
0 Alternative drinking water stations
0 Alternative hand washing stations
0 Alternative cooking plans
0 Long term interventions will be decided school by school

Next Steps:
0 Pre-procure alternative water sources (drinking/handwashing/cooking)
0 Leadership and legal review of parent and school communications (pre and post sampling)
a Leadership communication to Dept of Public 

1615 Poydras Street.5uite 400. New Orleans. LA 504.373.6200 

 

LAVOIE, Chad

From: MARTIN, Lisa

Sent: Tuesday. August 16, 2016 9:59 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; WILSON, Avian; BECKER, Joe; Tiffany Delcour;
ARNOLD, Jay: LAVOIE, Chad

Subject: Re: Lead in Schools

Okay.

Lisa Martin

Deputy Director of Communications
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Cell: 504 655-1358

Office: 504 585-2254

On Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 9:58 AM -0500, "Tiffany Delcour" <Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net> wrote:

I've also forwarded this invite to Dr. Lo with MMG.
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From: MARTIN. Lisa 

Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 9:51 AM

To: ARNOLD, Jay; WILSON, Avian; BECKER, Joe; Vincent; LAVOLE, Chad; Sue Tiffany Delcour
Subject: Lead in Schools

When: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 2:00 PM AmericalChicago.

Where: Conference Call

Call in number 18663905250

Code 8571555#

LAVOIE, Chad


From: WILSON. Ann

Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 9:42 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE. Chad; MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: Conference Call Testing of Schools

Attachments: Water Testing School Conference Call Minutesdoc

Please provide edits and comments

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

LAVOIE, Chad

 

From: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net>

Sent: Tuesday. August 16, 2016 9:47 AM

To: MARTIN, Lisa; WILSON, Avian; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad: ARNOLD, Jay; BECKER,
Joe; 

Subject: RE: Lead in Schools

I will only be able to be on the phone from 2-3.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

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From: MARTIN, Lisa 
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 8:22 AM
To: WILSON, Avian; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; BECKER, Joe; Tiffany

Delcour
Subject: Lead in Schools
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 2:00 PM Central Time (US 8: Canada).

Where: Conference Call

Call in number 18663905250

Code 8571555#

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Ms. Tiffany Delcour August 11, 2016
Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Recovery School District

1615 Poydras Street, Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

RE: Proposal for Drinking Water Assessments in RSD Schools
MMG Project at: 8003 RSI)

Dear Ms. Delcour,

provide drinking water assessments for select school buildings in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
owned by the Recovery School District (RSD). Using the testing protocols and
recommendations outlined in the US. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) documents

?Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Non-Residential Buildings? and ?an

g3 Materials Management Group, Inc. (MMG) is pleased to submit the following proposal to

 

MMG will conduct water testing at speci?c school
facilities, as requested by RSD, in order to assess the concentration of lead-in?drinking?water at
faucets, drinking fountains, and other potential exposure points, if applicable. Lead-in-
drinking-water assessment ?ndings will be provided to RSD on a ?per school? basis in order to
3? better inform the management of schools and school facilities.

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0 Proposed 1St draw testing locations include:
The primary water fountain on each ?oor of the building;
The primary water fountain in the gymnasium; 5? ll d:
The two (2) primary faucets used for cooking in the cafeteria kitchen; -
The main service tie?in to the building; and
Up to six (6) random faucets or water sources selected throughout the
building as determined by MMG staff scientists.
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. The primary water fountain on each floor;

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I The two (2) primary faucets used for cooking in the cafeteria kitchen;

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I Up to three (3) of the random locations selected for draw testing as
determined by MMG staff scientists.
0 Proposed draw testing locations include:
I The primary water fountain on each floor;
I The primary water fountain in the gymnasium;
I The two (2) primary faucets used for cooking in the cafeteria kitchen;

and

I Up to three (3) of the random locations selected for 2??1 draw testing as
determined by MMG staff scientists.

0 Analysis of drinking water samples using EPA Method 200.5 ?cy. 3.2 for the
Determination of Trace Elements in Drinking Water at SGS Accutest Gulf Coast

Louisiana Laboratories located at 500 Ambassador Ca?'ery Parkway, Scott, LA 70583.
a A ?nal lead-in-drinking?water assessment report provided per school.

The total cost for these services is estimated to be $2,433.60 per school. If you should have
any questions, please feel free to contact me at (504) 368-0568.

 

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RSDIOPSB Lead Water Testing:

BSD and OPSB have worked with Material Management Inc. to design a risk assessment of lead in
school's water. This assessment will initially test 10 schools (3 OSPB and 7 R80) to determine if any of
the school?s water sources have lead levels above the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) action
level. Any samples above the action level will results in the additional testing of like-kind buildings
and fixtures.

Schools: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VNew/Renovated Refurbished
Fannie C. Williams (East) Martin Luther King ES (9Eli ward)
Mahalia Jackson (Central City) Fischer ES (West Bank)
McDonogh 42 (Gentilly) Live Oak (Uptown)
Colton (Bywater) Gentilly Terrace (Gentilly)
Ben Franklin ES (Uptown)
Reed HS (East)

 

 

 

Timeline:
0 Sampling will occur August 11-19?h
0 Results will take 2 weeks from the day of sampling
0 Aug 25-Sep 2

Sampling Method: 10-15 samples per school (dependent on square footage and water use)
0 The city water system connection

1 primary water fountain per floor

0 1 primary water fountain in 
0 1 primary water source in kitchen
0 Special considerations for Pre-Klndergarten Areas and Self Contained Classrooms
- 6 random samples
Interventions:

The EPA standard for lead in water is 15 Part per Billion (ppb) '5 shod Wit-?23m
. 0 Water use will be restricted and all like systems te ed for any result at or above the EPA
action level of 10 -W nah-c? ?hwda? is 7

A short term intervention plan will be created for each school
0 Alternative drinking water stations
0 Alternative hand washing stations
0 Alternative cooking plans

a Long term interventions will be decided school by school

Next Steps:
0 Pro-procure alternative water sources (drinking/handwashing/cooking)
0 Leadership and legal review of parent and school communications (pre and post sampling)
0 Leadership communication to Dept of Public 

1615 Poydras Street.$uite 400. New Orleans. LA 504.373.6200 

LAVOIE, Chad

 

From: LAVOIE, Chad

Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 9:10 AM

To: MARTIN, Lisa; FOUCHI, Vincent; Tiffany Delcour, WILSON, Ann; ARNOLD, Jay
Cc: BECKER, Joe

Subject: RE: Updated Water Testing ProposL

2:00 today is ok for me.

Chad

. 

From: MARTIN, Lisa

Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 8:24 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; Tiffany Delcour; LAVOIE, Chad; WILSON, Ann; ARNOLD, Jay
Cc: BECKER, Joe

Subject: RE: Updated Water Testing ProposL

Today after 2pm works for me.
So does Tuesday, after lunch.

Lisa C. Martin

Deputy Director of Communications
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
Cell 504 655-1358

Of?ce 504 585-2254

From: FOUCHI, Vincent
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 7:55 AM
To: Tiffany Delcour; LAVOIE, Chad; WILSON, Ann; ARNOLD, Jay; MARTIN, Lisa

Cc: BECKER, Joe -
Subject: RE: Updated Water Testing ProposL

I can be available after lunch today between 1pm and 3pm to discuss. Does this work with everyone else? If not my
tentative availability for next week look like this:

Monday - Jury duty

Tuesday after lunch

Wednesday all day

Thursday - all day

Friday - after lunch

All: Please reply with your availability to participate.

Vincent P. Fouchi, .lr.
Chief of Operations
8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
865-0408

 

From? Tiffany Delcour 
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 11:01 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent
Subject: Updated Water Testing ProposL

Vincent,
Dr. Lo with MMG edited their proposal and sent the revised version. Let me know when you are available to discuss.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Sulte 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: MARTIN, Lisa 
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:03 PM

To: Sarah M. Robertson <smrobertson nola. ov>
Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools

FYI.

Lisa C. Martin

Deputy Director of Communications
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
Cell 504 655-1358

Of?ce 504 585-2254

LAVOIE. Chad

From: LAVOIE, Chad

Sent: Friday. August 18, 2017 9:14 AM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Subject: RE: Conference Call Testing of Schools

We have not tested water samples from any schools for lead. We have recently received requests from two schools to
test their water, however. After much debate, I was instructed by Joe to provide lead testing for schools. The issue is
that for schools and large buildings, the testing protocol is different than for homes. The protocol calls for testing each
?xture that might be used for drinking from as it is expected that the building's plumbing and ?xtures, not the service
line, would be the primary sources of lead. Should we take on the responsibility of testing all the fixtures in a school or
should that be the school?s responsibility?

I intend to provide guidance manual on sampling schools to the schools. They will be responsible for developing
their sampling plan and collecting their samples. We will provide the sample kits and sample analysis.

From: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 5:09 PM

To: LAVOIE, Chad

Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools

Chad:
I sent this request to Ann Wilson but she may be tied up with the diesel leak.
We have received a media request from The Lens regarding the following questions:

0 Does the Sewer and Water Board (I called them they referred me to you) test school water supplies for lead?
0 Does it test school sites for lead in Water?
0 Does it know which schools have lead service lines?

Attached is minutes from a meeting between SWB and OPSB on lead testing in schools. Was there any follow up and
action?

According to Joe Becker, SWB does not conduct water quality testing in schools. The pipes on school properties are not
maintained by the SW8.

Hayne Rainey

Manager, lntergovemmental Relations
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
625 St. Joseph St.

New Orleans, LA 70165

craine swbno.or

(504) 250-3348

 

swbnoorg

From: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Sent: Thursday, August 17, 201? 4:55 PM

To: WILSON, Ann (awilson2@swhno.oro)
Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools

We have received a media request from The Lens regarding the following questions:

- Does the Sewer and Water Board (I called them they referred me to you) test school water supplies for lead?

- Does it test school sites for lead in water?
. Does it know which schools have lead service lines?

Attached is minutes from a meeting between SWB and OPSB on lead testing in schools. Was there any follow up and

action?

According to Joe Becker, SWB does not conduct water quality testing in schools. The pipes on school properties are not

maintained by the 

Hayne Rainey

Manager, Intergovernmental Relations
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
625 St. Joseph St.

New Orleans, LA i?0165
orainev?swbnoorq

(504) 250-3348

 

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From: Sarah M. Robertson [mailtm??scw?ng?ggy]
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 4:4? PM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools

LAVOIE. Chad

From: LAVOIE, Chad

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 4:31 PM

To: BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Here's webpage on lead in schools' drinking water: s: 3. av dwre info lead-drinkin water?schools-
and-child-care~facilities

My recommendation to them would be to test the water from every water fountain and every kitchen from every school
building that is in use that existed before Katrina. The only schools that I think don't need to be tested are the ones that
are completely new construction.

Chad

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 3:28 PM
To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Review and advise

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant ola. rov>

Date: 8/8/16 3:25 PM 

To: Joe" <'becker swbno.or Nolan" swbno.or 
Ann" <awilson2 swbno.or 

Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Please let me know if you any concerns or advice for them.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: Patrick Dobard <Patrick.Dobard rsdla.net>

Date: 8/8/16 3:23 PM 

To: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs ant nola. Iov>

Cc: Henderson Lewis <Henderson "Smith, Stan" <stan Tiffany Delcour



Subject: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Deputy Mayor Grant,

The Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District will collect water samples from a select number of
schools to test lead levels beginning in the next two weeks. This testing will be performed by Materials Management Inc.
and will include 10-15 samples taken per school. These samples will be collected from water entering the school facility
from the main city connection as well as from water fountains, faucets, and cooking areas throughout the building. If any
results are found above the action level for lead in water we will be prepared to supply schools with alternative
drinking water and hand washing stations. Once a schedule for testing has been collected we will share with your of?ce.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss further or have any concerns.
Best,

Patrick Dobard
Superintendent, LA Recovery School District

LAVOIE. Chad



From: LAVOIE, Chad

Sent: Tuesday, July 25. 2017 12:06 PM

To: FOUCHL Vincent; BECKER, Joe: WILSON, Ann; ARNOLD. Jay: DELARGE Ill. Alton
Subject: EPA Lead Testing Info for Schools

leadschools guide 3ts 



     

Sewerage and Water Board omen/cams

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Meeting Minutes

 

August 22, 2016

Conference Call to Discuss Proposed Drinking Water Assessment in RSI) Schools
Call began at 2 pm on August 16, 2016

Facilitator: Vincent Fouchi, Acting Chief of Operations

Attendees: Joe Becker, SWB Lisa Martin, SWB
Ann Wilson, Chad Lavoic, SWB
Tiffany Dclcour, RSI) K. Breland, MMG
Sue Robertson, OPSB Dr. Paul Lo, MMG

Introductions

Purpose of Testing, Tiffany Delcour and Joe Becker

Tiffany Dclcour explained the purpose of the school was to perform a risk assessment often schools to
determine if Lead in the water system from internal plumbing was a concern. The schools selected would be a
starting point for the team to review the assessment plans and to make adjustments moving forward to test
additional schools.

The School District is prepared to provide alternative water for drinking, cooking and possibly hand washing
depending on the concentration of Lead found in the samples taken at the school.

Joe Becker explained role in assisting the School District in this project.

Discussion of Action Level, Group

The Primary Drinking Water Standard for Lead is l5 ppb. The Action Level for Lead is 10 ppb. There was
discussion that any sample above 5 ppb, would trigger a response from the School District to supply alternative
source of water. Chad Lavoie and Vincent Fouchi questioned the response based on the Lead level being 5 ppb.
MG and the School District will review action limit for Lead.

Discussion of Sampling and Testing Protocol, Group

Dr. Paul Lo discussed sampling would begin at 5 am and would consist of 3 possibly 4 draws from various
plumbing fixtures. The first draw would measure the Lead concentration in the fixture. The second draw
would measure the Lead concentration in the pipe. These first two draws would be taken within the first 30
seconds of water leaving the plumbing ?xture. The third sample would measure the Lead concentration in the
water supply of the facility. This sample would be drawn alter the water is ?ushed 3-5 minutes. The fourth
sample would measure the Lead concentration in the source water in the main. The amount oftime water
would be ?ushed would depend on each school. Dr. Lo suggested taking this sample from an outside faucet.
Chad Lavoic explained this would not be an ideal sample site as faucets contain brass and Lead. Dr. Lo
estimated 5 samples would be taken at each school.

The group agreed an internal plumbing ?xture would be a better sample site for the source water. The amount
oftime needed for flushing was not determined.

Dr. Lo stated only one school would be sampled on the ?rst day of sampling. The protocol would be adjusted
as needed during this sampling event. The proceeding sampling events would be taken at multiple schools
simultaneously. SWBNO will have representatives at each school being sampled. The only sample SWBNO
will take in the water supply source water. SWBNO representatives will observe other samples being taken.
Environmental Affairs will assist with sampling of schools. Chad Lavoie stated it was unlikely laboratory
technicians could assist with this project as laboratory personnel are needed in the water puri?cation lab.
According to Dr. Lo, sampling should begin in 2-3 weeks.

Vincent Fouchi and Chad Lavoie stated the lab was not using the approved method for Lead. The approved
method is EPA Method 200.8. Dr. Lo will check with Accutest to ensure the correct method is used.

Alternative Water Sources, Group

The School District is prepared to provide alternative water for drinking, cooking and possibly hand washing
depending on the concentration of Lead found in the samples taken at the school. There was discussion that
hand washing using alternative water source may not be necessary. There was discussion of use of ?lters as a
means to reduce Lead concentration. Until analytical testing is complete, the use of alternative water source or
methods to reduce Lead in water found in the schools? internal plumbing is strictly speculative.

Release of Analytical Results, Group

Tiffany Delcour explained the release of results would be explained in a letter to parents and press release to the
media. Ms. Delcour stated press release and letters to parents would be sent to SWBNO before releasing to the
media and to parents. Lisa Martin explained having the press release and letters to parents before being
released would assist SWBNO to answer any questions about the source water.

Conclusion

The group did not specify a de?nite date for follow up call.

Meeting minutes taken by Ann Wilson

LAVOIE. Chad



From: WILSON, Ann

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM

To: ?Tiffany Delcour'

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay: DELARGE 
Alton

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

htt: histo water lead.as

Tiffany, thank you for the phone call to give me an update on where the Recovery School District is on the issue of lead
testing in schools and how your organization has decided to provide ?ltration in schools for all drinking water fountains
and water sources in kitchen. I understand the Recovery School District is releasing an RFP for this project. Once a
vendor is selected, you wish to discuss with SWBNO which areas would be affected by construction projects. This would
enable you to determine the priority when developing the installation schedule for the filtration system at each school.

I understand your other request is to know when SWBNO releases lead information in the form of press releases or new
brochure, etc. I have the link to the SWBNO webpage where all Lead outreach information is found. I have copied Lisa
Martin, Deputy Director in charge of communication who can inform us if there is another site or way for you to get this
information in a timely manner.

Tiffany, have copied Operations so they are aware of your request. Thanks, Ann

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

 

From: Tiffany Delcour Imalltg?lftanype Iggy" [@5531 la! ,g gt]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:31 PM

To: WILSON, Ann
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

 

 

Ann,
We did not move forward with it but I will give you a call to discuss what we are planning.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net>
Subject: MMG Proposal

Tiffany, did the school district ever perform the testing in the proposal you shared with SWBNO about lead testing? If
you could, please update me. If you like, you may call me at 504-252-8707.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

LAVOIE, Chad

From: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net>

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:18 PM

To: WILSON, Ann 

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa: BECKER, .loe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD. Jay; DELARGE 
Alton: 'Seling, Eric'; Robertson, Sue 

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Thanks Ann,

One quick correction, Orleans Parish School Board has released the Invitation to Bid to install ?ltration devices, not
RSD. have included the Chief Operating Of?cer and Deputy Chief of Facilities for OPSB in this email.

Once OSPB has awarded the contract for filtration it would be helpful to know where major construction and line
disruption will occur so we can prioritize the installation of these devices based on construction schedules.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

mam:

From: WILSON, Ann lmailtozawilsonz@swbno.orgl

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa BECKER, .Ioe FOUCHI, Vincent swbno.or 
LAVOIE, Chad ARNOLD, Jay DELARGE Ill, Alton

<adelarge3@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

htt: histo water iead.as

Tiffany, thank you for the phone call to give me an update on where the Recovery School District is on the issue of lead
In schools and how your organization has decided to provide ?ltration in schools for all drinking water fountains
and water sources in kitchen. i understand the Recovery School District is releasing an RFP for this project. Once a
vendor is selected, you wish to discuss with SWBNO which areas would be affected by construction projects. This would
enable you to determine the priority when developing the installation schedule for the ?ltration system at each school.

I understand your other request is to know when SWBNO releases lead information in the form of press releases or new
brochure, etc. I have the link to the SWBNO webpage where all Lead outreach information is found. I have copied Lisa
Martin, Deputy Director in charge of communication who can inform us if there is another site or way for you to get this
information in a timely manner.

Tiffany, I have copied Operations so they are aware of your request. Thanks, Ann

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

From: Tiffany Delcour 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:31 PM

To: WILSON, Ann

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Ann,
We did not move forward with it but I will give you a call to discuss what we are planning.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net>
Subject: MMG Proposal

Tiffany, did the school district ever perform the testing in the proposal you shared with SWBNO about lead testing? If
you could, please update me. If you like, you may call me at 504-252-8707.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

LAVOIE, Chad



From: WILSON, Ann

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:27 PM

To: 'Tiffany Delcour'

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe: FOUCHI, Vincent: LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; DELARGE 
Alton; 'Seling, Eric'; Robertson, Sue 

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Thanks for clari?cation.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office 

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

From: Tiffany Delcour i

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:18 PM
To: WILSON, Ann

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; DELARGE Alton; 'Sellng, Eric';

Robertson. Sue (Wrongs)
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Thanks Ann,
One quick correction, Orleans Parish School Board has released the Invitation to Bid to install ?ltration devices, not

RSD. have included the Chief Operating Of?cer and Deputy Chief of Facilities for OPSB in this email.

Once OSPB has awarded the contract for ?ltration it would be helpful to know where major construction and line
disruption will occur so we can prioritize the installation of these devices based on construction schedules.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM
To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa BECKER, Joe FOUCHI, Vincent -
LAVOIE, Chad ARNOLD, Jay DELARGE Ill, Alton

<adelarge3@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

htt: histo water lead.as

Tiffany, thank you for the phone call to give me an update on where the Recovery School District is on the issue of lead
testing in schools and how your organization has decided to provide ?ltration in schools for all drinking water fountains
and water sources in kitchen. I understand the Recovery School District is releasing an RFP for this project. Once a
vendor is selected, you wish to discuss with SWBNO which areas would be affected by construction projects. This would
enable you to determine the priority when developing the installation schedule for the ?ltration system at each school.

I understand your other request is to know when SWBNO releases lead information in the form of press releases or new
brochure, etc. i have the link to the SWBNO webpage where all Lead outreach information is found. I have copied Lisa
Martin, Deputy Director in charge of communication who can inform us if there is another site or way for you to get this
information in a timely manner.

Tiffany, 1 have copied Operations so they are aware of your request. Thanks, Arm

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office

{504} 942~3858 fax

Email: awilson2 @swbno.org

 

Fm?: Tiffany Delcour mail - Delcour 
WEdnesdav. July 25, 2017 1:31 pM

To: WILSON, Ann
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

 

Ann,
We did not move forward with it but I will give you a call to discuss what we are planning.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

Wilt

From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net>
Subject: MMG Proposal

Tiffany, did the school district ever perform the testing in the proposal you shared with SWBNO about lead testing? If
you could, please update me. If you like, you may call me at 504-252-8707.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

LAVOIE, Chad

 

From: FOUCHI, Vincent

Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 2:42 PM

To: WILSON, Ann; LAVOIE, Chad: ARNOLD, Jay; MARTIN, Lisa
Cc: BECKER, Joe

Subject: RE: Emailing: Lead in Schools

Ms. Dalcour and her colleague are available for a call tomorrow 2-3z30pm. I will send out a meeting invite. Anyone know
how to set up a conference call?

Message 

From: FOUCHI, Vincent

Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 3:09 PM

To: WILSON, Ann; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; MARTIN, Lisa
Cc: BECKER, Joe 

Subject: Emailing: Lead in Schools

Attached is a marked up version of the documents provided by Ms. Dalcour with my thoughts for internal use. It looks
like Tuesday after lunch next week may work for our staff for a phone call. I'll check with Ms. Dalcour on her availability.
Also, my availability depends on my assignment with Jury Duty service next week.

Vincent P. Fouchi, Jr.
Chief of Operations
8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
865-0408

Your message is ready to be sent with the following ?le or link attachments:

Lead in Schools

Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of ?le
attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.

LAVOIE, Chad



From: MARTIN, Lisa

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:39 PM

To: WILSON, Ann; 'Tiffany Delcour'

Cc: BECKER, Joe: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD. Jay; DELARGE Alton; 'Seling,
Eric'; Robertson, Sue 'Sarah N. McLaughlin'

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

All,

I?m looping in Sarah McLaughlin Porteous whose staff does outreach for the RoadWork NOLA project.
She can provide information to the OPSB as to when projects will begin construction.

Lisa C. Martin

Deputy Director of Communications
Sewerage 8: Water Board of New Orleans
Cell 504 655-1358

Of?ce 504 585-2254

From: WILSON, Ann

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:27 PM

To: 'Tiffany Delcour'

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; DELARGE Alton; 'Seling, Eric';
Robertson, Sue 

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Thanks for clari?cation.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

ram: many Delcour West] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:18 PM

To: WILSON, Ann
Cc: MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; DELARGE Alton; 'Seling, Eric';

Robertson. Sue (WW)
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

 

 

Thanks Ann,
One quick correction, Orleans Parish School Board has released the invitation to Bid to install ?ltration devices, not

RSD. have included the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief of Facilities for OPSB in this email.

Once OSPB has awarded the contract for filtration it would be helpful to know where major construction and line
disruption will occur so we can prioritize the installation of these devices based on construction schedules.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

mum?rsdla.ng

From: WILSON, Ann 

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa BECKER, Joe FOUCHI, Vincent swbno.or 
LAVOIE, Chad ARNOLD, Jay DELARGE Alton

<adelarge3@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

histo water lead.as

Tiffany, thank you for the phone call to give me an update on where the Recovery School District is on the issue of lead
testing in schools and how your organization has decided to provide ?ltration in schools for all drinking water fountains
and water sources in kitchen. I understand the Recovery School District is releasing an RFP for this project. Once a
vendor is selected, you wish to discuss with SWBNO which areas would be affected by construction projects. This would
enable you to determine the priority when develOping the installation schedule for the filtration system at each school.

I understand your other request is to know when SWBNO releases lead information in the form of press releases or new
brochure, etc. I have the link to the SWBNO webpage where all Lead outreach information is found. have copied Lisa
Martin, Deputy Director in charge of communication who can inform us if there is another site or way for you to get this
information in a timely manner.

Tiffany, I have copied Operations so they are aware of your request. Thanks, Ann

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

From: Tiffany Delcour Imailtg: 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:31 PM

To: WILSON, Ann

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Ann,
We did not move forward with it but I will give you a call to discuss what we are planning.

2

Tlffan Delcour

 

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.9jl.1852 

1615 ?oydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

From: WILSON, Ann Imailto:awilson2 @swbno.org 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: Ti iany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>
Subject: MMG Proposal

Tiffany did the school district ever perform the testing in the proposal you shared with SWBNO about lead testing? If
you coflld, please update me. If you like, you may call me at 504-252-8707.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Phoples Avenue, Room 215
New Olleans, LA 70122

(504) 9:42-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

LAVOIE. Chad

From: RAIN EY, C. Hayne

Sent: Thursday, August 17. 2017 5:09 PM

To: LAVOIE, Chad

Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools
Attachments: Water Testing School Conference Call Minutesdoc
Chad:

i sent this request to Ann Wilson but she may be tied up with the diesel leak.
We have received a media request from The Lens regarding the following questions:

Does the Sewer and Water Board (1 called them they referred me to you) test school water supplies for lead?
0 Does it test school sites for lead in water?
0 Does it know which schools have lead service lines?

Attached is minutes from a meeting between SWB and OPSB on lead testing in schools. Was there any follow up and
action?

According to Joe Becker, SWB does not conduct water quality testing in schools. The pipes on school properties are not
maintained by the SWB.

Hayne Rainey

Manager, Intergovernmental Relations
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
625 St. Joseph St.

New Orleans. LA 70165

crainey@swbno.org
(504) 250-3348

 



From: RAINEY, C. Hayne
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 4:55 PM

To: WILSON, Ann (awilson2@swbno.org)
Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools
We have received a media request from The Lens regarding the following questions:

1

I Does the Sewer and Water Board called them they referred me to you) test school water supplies for lead?
- Does it test school sites for lead in water?
a Does it know which schools have lead service lines?

Attached is minutes from a meeting between SWB and OPSB on lead testing in schools. Was there any follow up and
action?

According to Joe Becker, SWB does not conduct water quality testing in schools. The pipes on school properties are not
maintained by the SWB.

Hayne Rainey

Manager, Intergovernmental Relations
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
625 St. Joseph St.

New Orleans, LA 70165
crainev@swbno.oro

(504) 250-3348

 

 

wvmewbnoorg

From: Sarah M. Robertson 
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 201? 4:4? PM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne
Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools

Frorn: MARTIN, Lisa 
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:03 PM

To: Sarah M. Robertson <5mrobertson@noia.gov>
Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools

FYI.

Lisa C. Martin

Deputy Director of Communications
Sewerage 8: Water Board of New Orleans
Cell 504 655-1358

Office 504 585-2254

Sewerage and Water Board omew ORLEANS

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Meeting Minutes

 

August 22, 2016

Conference Call to Discuss Proposed Drinking Water Assessment in RSD Schools
Call began at 2 pm on August 16, 2016

Facilitator: Vincent Fouchi, Acting Chief chperaticns

Attendees: .Ioe Becker, SWB Lisa Martin, SWB
Ann Wilson. SWB Chad Lavoie, SWB
Tiffany Dclcour, RSD K. Breland, MMG
Sue Robertson, OPSB Dr. Paul Lo, MMG
Introductions

Purpose of Testing, Tiffany Delcour and Joe Becker

Tiffany Delcour explained the purpose of the school was to perform a risk assessment of ten schools to
determine if Lead in the water system ?'om internal plumbing was a concern. The schools selected would be a
starting point for the team to review the assessment plans and to make adjustments moving forward to test
additional schools.

The School District is prepared to provide alternative water for drinking, cooking and possibly hand washing
depending on the concentration of Lead found in the samples taken at the school.

Joe Becker explained role in assisting the School District in this project.

Discussion of Action Level, Group

The Primary Drinking Water Standard for Lead is 15 ppb. The Action Level for Lead is 10 ppb. There was
discussion that any sample above 5 ppb, would trigger a response from the School District to supply alternative
source of water. Chad Lavoie and Vincent Fouchi questioned the response based on the Lead level being 5 ppb.
MMG and the School District will review action limit for Lead.

Discussion of Sampling and Testing Protocol, Group

Dr. Paul Lo discussed sampling would begin at 5 am and would consist of 3 possibly 4 draws from various
plumbing ?xtures. The first draw would measure the Lead concentration in the fixture. The second draw
would measure the Lead concentration in the pipe. These first two draws would be taken within the ?rst 30
seconds of water leaving the plumbing fixture. The third sample would measure the Lead concentration in the
water supply ofthe faciIity. This sample would be drawn after the water is flushed 3-5 minutes. The fourth
sample would measure the Lead concentration in the source water in the main. The amount of time water
would be flushed would depend on each school. Dr. Lo suggested taking this sample from an outside faucet.
Chad Lavoie explained this would not be an ideal sample site as faucets contain brass and Lead. Dr. Lo
estimated samples would be taken at each school.

The group agreed an internal plumbing ?xture would be a better sample site for the source water. The amount
oftimc needed for ?ushing was not determined.

Dr. Lo stated only one school would be sampled on the ?rst day of sampling. The protocol would be adjusted-
as needed during this sampling event. The proceeding sampling events would be taken at multiple schools
simultaneously. SWBNO will have representatives at each school being sampled. The only sample SWBNO
will take in the water supply source water. SWBNO representatives will observe other samples being taken.
Environmental Affairs will assist with sampling of schools. Chad Lavoie stated it was unlikely laboratory
technicians could assist with this project as laboratory personnel are needed in the water puri?cation lab.
According to Dr. Lo, sampling should begin in 2-3 weeks.

Vincent Fouchi and Chad Lavoie stated the lab was not using the approved method for Lead. The approved
method is EPA Method 200.8. Dr. Lo will check with Accutest to ensure the correct method is used.

Alternative Water Sources, Group

The School District is prepared to provide alternative water for drinking, cooking and possibly hand washing
depending on the concentration of Lead found in the samples taken at the school. There was discussion that
hand washing using alternative water source may not be necessary. There was discussion of use of ?lters as a
means to reduce Lead concentration. Until analytical testing is complete, the use of altemative water source or
methods to reduce Lead in water found in the schools? internal plumbing is strictly speculative.

Release of Analytical Results, Group

Tiffany Delcour explained the release of results would be explained in a letter to parents and press release to the
media. Ms. Delcour stated press release and letters to parents would be sent to SWBNO before releasing to the
media and to parents. Lisa Martin explained having the press release and letters to parents before being
released would assist SWBNO to answer any questions about the source water.

Conclusion

The group did not specify a de?nite date for follow up call.

Meeting minutes taken by Ann Wilson


1
union. Chad



Froml WILSON, Ann

Sent: . Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:01 PM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Cc: Vincent: LAVOIE. Chad; BECKER, Joe; BASS, Steve; CAPPEL, David
Subject: RE: Conference Call Testing of Schools

Any rdquest to test school water would go to Chad Lavoie and Vincent Fouchi.

Chad llavoie and Vincent Fouchi would know the board?s policy on testing drinking water for Lead in schools. It was
recently discussed in a meeting with Joe, Chad, Vincent and .lay Arnold, but no policy has ?nalized to my knowledge.


have lead service line is a question that Networks, Steve Bass, would have to answer.
Ann Wilson, Chief
Envirohmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New 01rleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax
Email: 

 

. H.
From: ERAINEY, c. Hayne
Sent: lhursday, August 17, 2017 4:55 PM
To: WILSON, Ann
SubjeCt: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools

We hate received a media request from The Lens regarding the following questions:

0 Does the Sewer and Water Board (I called them they referred me to you) test school water supplies for lead?
a Does it test school sites for lead in water? 
0 Does it know which schools have lead service lines?

Attached is minutes from a meeting between SWB and OPSB on lead testing in schools. Was there any follow up and
ac?on?

Accord'ng to Joe Becker, SWB does not conduct water quality testing in schools. The pipes on school properties are not
maintained by the SWB.

Haynel Rainey

Manager. Intergovernmental Relations
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
625 St; Joseph St.

New 0 leans, LA 70165


(504) also-334a

1

 

swbnoorg

From: Sarah M. Robertson 
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 4:47 PM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schoois

From: MARTIN, Lisa 
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:03 PM

To: Sarah M. Robertson (smrobertson??nolaeow
Subject: FW: Conference Call Testing of Schools

FYI.

Lisa C. Martin

Deputy' Director of Communications
Sewerage 3: Water Board of New Orleans
Cell 50:51 655-1358

Office 504 535-2254

 15. Chad

From: WILSON, Ann

Sent: Thursday, August 17. 2017 6:09 PM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Cc: BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad
Subject: FW: MMG Proposal

On your question did SWBNO follow up with school district, see emails below.
Accor ing to Tiffany Delcour, the school district decided not to do testing.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Enviro mental Affairs Department
2900 Pleoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

From: ?fianv Deleour 

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:18 PM

To: LSON, Ann

MRTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent, LAVOIE, Chad, ARNOLD, Jay; DELARGE Alton; 'Seling, Eric';

Robertson. Sue (W)
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Thanks Ann,
One qdick correction, Orleans Parish School Board has released the Invitation to Bid to install filtration devices, not
RSD. I have included the Chief Operating Of?cer and Deputy Chief of Facilities for OPSB In this email.

Once OSPB has awarded the contract for ?ltration it would be helpful to know where major construction and line
disruption will occur so we can prioritize the installation of these devices based on construction schedules.

i
Best,

Til?l?ani Delcour

Assistaht Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504. 373. 6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 ydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

my. rsdla. net

From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM

I

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>
Cc: MARTIN, Lisa BECKER, Joe FOUCHI, Vincent swbno.or? 
LAVOIE, Chad ARNOLD, Jay DELARGE Alton

<adelarge3@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

histo water lead.as

Tiffany, thank you for the phone call to give me an update on where the Recovery School District is on the issue of lead
testing in schools and how your organization has decided to provide filtration in schools for all drinking water fountains
and water sources in kitchen. I understand the Recovery School District is releasing an RFP for this project. Once a
vendor is selected, you wish to discuss with SWBNO which areas would be affected by construction projects. This would
enable you to determine the priority when developing the installation schedule for the filtration system at each school.

I understand your other request is to know when SWBNO releases lead information in the form of press releases or new
brochure, etc. I have the link to the SWBNO webpage where all Lead outreach information is found. I have copied Lisa
Martin, Deputy Director in charge of communication who can inform us if there is another site or way for you to get this
information in a timely manner.

Tiffany, I have copied Operations so they are aware of your request. Thanks, Ann

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

From: Tiffany Delcour item at: .ne]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:31 PM

To: WILSON, Ann

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

 

Ann, .
We did not move forward with it but I will give you a call to discuss what we are planning.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

Mamet

From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>
SubjeCt: MMG Proposal

Tiffan did the school district ever perform the testing in the proposal you shared with SWBNO about lead testing? If
you could, please update me. If you like, you may call me at 504-252-8707.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Enviro:nmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New rleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

LAVOIE, Chad

From: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 9:42 AM

To: WILSON, Ann

Cc: BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Ann:

Thank you for providing.

RESPONSE FOR REVIEW:

has not performed water quality testing at school. The testing protocol for large buildings, like schools, is
different than that for homes and much more complex. Large buildings have multiple ?xtures and the protocol calls for
testing each fixture that might be used for drinking water.

Last year, and OPSB began discussing a water quality testing at New Orleans public schools. The parameters of
this drinking water assessment are still being developed. OPSB will be responsible for developing its sampling plan and
collecting water samples. Furthermore, it is our under understanding that OPSB is pursuing installing water filtration
devices at its schools.

is currently taking an inventory of the approximately 140,000 public water service lines across New Orleans using
GIS mapping to determine which water service lines are composed of lead. This inventory collection will include
inspection of public water service lines that connect to schools.

On Background:

The City of New Orleans and are acutely aware of the potential risks associated with lead exposure, have
executed a multi-platform communications strategy to inform the general public on lead and lead service line
replacements and are fully committed to taking all necessary steps forward to protect the health and well~being of the
city's hundreds of thousands of residents and tens of millions of visitors.

work is heavily regulated and closely monitored by both the State of Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who set the state and federal standards for drinking water
respectively. The quality of water is in compliance with all state and federal regulations. has never been
issued any citations or violations by EPA or LDH related to lead or lead service lines. Furthermore, LDH has reviewed
practices in regards to lead and lead service line replacements and found to be in full compliance with
the federal Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) which regulates the amount of lead permissible in public drinking water.

To ensure its water is safe for public consumption, continually tests and monitors water quality throughout the
puri?cation and distribution process. employs a variety of methods to ensure constant, safe and high quality
water, including: sampling according to state and federal law, implementation of corrosion control methods and the safe
replacement of lead service lines when located in the public right-of-way. Simply put, New Orleans drinking water is safe
and is fully compliant with all state and federal rules, processes and laws.

The City and have taken several steps to alert residents of the potential for increased exposure to lead in water
caused by partial replacement or disturbance of lead service lines, and are committed to taking additional steps to
ensure effective and detailed communication to residents and businesses. Current efforts include: developing an

1

inventory of the location of every lead service line in New Orleans; timely public communication about the partial
replacement of lead service lines and steps residents can take to reduce the risk of lead exposure; provide free water
testing to all customers who request it; encouraging homeowners to replace privately owned lead lines; and
incorporating notices of partial lead service line replacement into the communications plan for the City?s $2.4 billion
Capital improvement Plan to repair 400 miles of streets and subsurface infrastructure.

At the request of Mayor Mitch Land rieu, has begun taking an inventory of the approximately 140,000 water
service lines across New Orleans in fall 2016 using GIS mapping. Through this initiative, goal is to determine
which water service lines are composed of iead. This will allow to be able to better plan for any future LSL
replacements and better facilitate customer communications to encourage them to consider replacing the privateiy-
owned portion of the LSL on their property. To date, over 3,000 water service lines have been recorded and of them
approximately 800 service lines have been discovered to be composed of lead.

These lead pipe issues are not unique to New Orleans as communities and water utilities throughout the world are
beginning to address these concerns. At this time, the City and are developing a long-term strategy for full lead
service line replacement which encompasses the evolving best practices in this highly regulated industry.

Hayne Rainey

Manager, intergovernmental Relations
Sewerage 3: Water Board of New Orleans
625 St. Joseph St.

New Orleans, LA ?0165


(504} 250-3348

 



From: WILSON, Ann
Sent: Thursday, August 201? 6:09 PM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Cc: BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad
Subject: FW: MMG Proposal

 

On your question did SWBNO follow up with school district, see emails below.
According to Tiffany Delcour, the school district decided not to do testing.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA r0122

(504) 942-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

 

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

From: Tiffany Delcour WW

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:18 PM

To: WILSON, Ann

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; DELARGE Alton; 'Seling, Eric';

Robertson. Sue (Washes)
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Thanks Ann,
One quick correction, Orleans Parish School Board has released the Invitation to Bid to install ?ltration devices, not
RSD. I have included the Chief Operating Of?cer and Deputy Chief of Facilities for OPSB in this email.

Once OSPB has awarded the contract for filtration it would be helpful to know where major construction and line
disruption will occur so we can prioritize the installation of these devices based on construction schedules.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

We:

From: WILSON, Ann  mailto:awllson2@swbnocrg 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Deicour rsdia.net>
Cc: MARTIN, Lisa BECKER, .loe FOUCHI, Vincent swbno.or 
LAVOIE, Chad <CLAVOIEstbno.org>; ARNOLD, Jay DELARGE Alton

<adelarge3@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

histo water lead.as

Tiffany, thank you for the phone call to give me an update on where the Recovery School District is on the issue of lead
testing in schools and how your organization has decided to provide ?ltration in schools for all drinking water fountains
and water sources in kitchen. I understand the Recovery School District is releasing an RFP for this project. Once a
vendor is selected, you wish to discuss with SWBNO which areas would be affected by construction projects. This would
enabieyou to determine the priority when developing the installation schedule for the filtration system at each school.

I understand your other request is to know when SWBNO releases lead information in the form of press releases or new
brochure, etc. I have the link to the SWBNO webpage where all Lead outreach information is found. I have copied Lisa
Martin, Deputy Director in charge of communication who can inform us if there is another site or way for you to get this
information in a timely manner.

Tiffany, I have copied Operations so they are aware of your request. Thanks, Ann

3

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

From= Tiffany Delcour Wow
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:31 PM

To: WILSON, Ann

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal



Ann,
We did not move forward with it but I will give you a call to discuss what we are planning.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffany.0elcour@rsdla.net>
Subject: MMG Proposal

Tiffany, did the school district ever perform the testing in the proposal you shared with SWBNO about lead testing? If
you could, please update me. If you like, you may call me at 504-252-8707.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.oriz

LAVOIE, Chad

From: WILSON, Ann

Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 9:49 AM

To: RAINEY. C. Hayne

Cc: BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

i do not see any changes.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

From: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 9:42 AM

To: WILSON, Ann

Cc: BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Ann:
Thank you for providing.
RESPONSE FOR REVIEW:

has not performed water quality testing at school. The testing protocol for large buildings, like schools, is
different than that for homes and much more complex. Large buildings have multiple ?xtures and the protocol calls for
testing each ?xture that might be used for drinking water.

Last year, and OPSB began discussing a water quality testing at New Orleans public schools. The parameters of
this drinking water assessment are-still being developed. OPSB will be responsible for developing its sampling plan and
collecting water samples. Furthermore, it is our under understanding that OPSB is pursuing installing water filtration
devices at its schools.

is currently taking an inventory of the approximately 140,000 public water service lines across New Orleans using
GIS mapping to determine which water service lines are composed of lead. This inventory collection will include
inspection of public water service lines that connect to schools.

On Background:

The City of New Orleans and are acutely aware of the potential risks associated with lead exposure, have
executed a multi-platform communications strategy to inform the general public on lead and lead service line
replacements and are fully committed to taking all necessary steps fowvarcl to protect the health and well-being of the
city? 5 hundreds of thousands of residents and tens of millions of visitors.

 work is heavily regulated and closely monitored by both the State of Louisiana Department of Health and
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who set the state and federal standards for drinking water
respectively. The quality of water is in compliance with all state and federal regulations. has never been
issued any citations or violations by EPA or LDH related to lead or lead service lines. Furthermore, LDH has reviewed
practices in regards to lead and lead service line replacements and found to be in full compliance with
the federal Lead and Copper Rule which regulates the amount of lead permissible in public drinking water.

To ensure its water is safe for public consumption, continually tests and monitors water quality throughout the
purification and distribution process. employs a variety of methods to ensure constant, safe and high quality
water, including: sampling according to state and federal law, implementation of corrosion control methods and the safe
replacement of lead service lines when located in the public right-of?way. Simply put, New Orleans drinking water is safe
and is fully compliant with all state and federal rules, processes and laws.

The City and have taken several steps to alert residents of the potential for increased exposure to lead in water
caused by partial replacement or disturbance of lead service lines, and are committed to taking additional steps to
ensure effective and detailed communication to residents and businesses. Current efforts include: developing an
inventory of the location of every lead service line in New Orleans; timely public communication about the partial
replacement of lead service lines and steps residents can take to reduce the risk of lead exposure; provide free water
testing to all customers who request it; encouraging homeowners to replace privately owned lead lines; and
incorporating notices of partial lead service line replacement into the communications plan for the City?s $2.4 billion
Capital Improvement Plan to repair 400 miles of streets and subsurface infrastructure.

At the request of Mayor Mitch Landrieu, has begun taking an inventory of the approximately 140,000 water
service lines across New Orleans in fall 2016 using GIS mapping. Through this initiative, goal is to determine
which water service lines are composed of lead. This will allow to be able to better plan for any future LSL
replacements and better facilitate customer communications to encourage them to consider replacing the privately-
owned portion of the LSL on their property. To date, over 3,000 water service lines have been recorded and of them
approximately 800 service lines have been discovered to be composed of lead.

These lead pipe issues are not unique to New Orleans as communities and water utilities throughout the world are
beginning to address these concerns. At this time, the City and are developing a long-term strategy for full lead
service line replacement which encompasses the evolving best practices in this highly regulated industry.

Hayne Rainey

Manager, Intergovernmental Relations
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
625 St. Joseph St.

New Orleans, LA "(0165
crainey@swbno.orq

(504) 250?3348

 



From: WILSON, Ann

Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:09 PM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Cc: BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad
Subject: FW: MMG Proposal

On your question did SWBNO follow up with school district, see emails below.
According to Tiffany Delcour, the school district decided not to do testing.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

rFrom: Tiffany Delcour [mailtgzil'if?arr 02.12le lam I 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:18 PM

To: WILSON, Ann

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; DELARGE Alton; 'Seling, Eric';

Robertson. Sue (W)
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Thanks Ann,

One quick correction, Orleans Parish School Board has released the Invitation to Bid to install ?ltration devices, not
RSD. I have included the Chief Operating Of?cer and Deputy Chief of Facilities for OPSB in this email.

Once OSPB has awarded the contract for ?ltration it would be helpful to know where major construction and line
. disruption will occur so we can prioritize the installation of these devices based on construction schedules.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

Wattle;

From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa BECKER, FOUCHI, Vincent swbno.or 

LAVOIE, Chad ARNOLD, Jay DELARGE Ill, Alton

<adelarge3@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

htt: histo water lead.as

Tiffany, thank you for the phone call to give me an update on where the Recovery School District is on the issue of lead
testing in schools and how your organization has decided to provide filtration in schools for all drinking water fountains
and water sources in kitchen. I understand the Recovery School District is releasing an RFP for this project. Once a
vendor is selected, you wish to discuss with SWBNO which areas would be affected by construction projects. This would
enable you to determine the priority when developing the installation schedule for the ?ltration system at each school.

I understand your other request is to know when SWBNO releases lead information in the form of press releases or new
brochure, etc. I have the link to the SWBNO webpage where all Lead outreach information is found. I have copied Lisa
Martin, Deputy Director in charge of communication who can inform us if there is another site or way for you to get this
information in a timely manner.

Tiffany, I have copied Operations so they are aware of your request. Thanks, Ann

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

 

From: Tiffany Deloour [mailtozlliffa niy,De cou r@ hirsdlamet]
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:31 PM

To: WILSON, Ann
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Ann,
We did not move forward with it but I will give you a call to discuss what we are planning.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

madman

From: WILSON, Ann  mailtozawilsonz@swbno.org]
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffany.Delcour@rsdla.net>
Subject: MMG Proposal

Tiffany, did the school district ever perform the testing in the proposal you shared with SWBNO about lead testing? If
you could, please update me. If you like, you may call me at 504-252-8707.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

LAVOIE, Chad

From: BECKER, Joe

Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 9:51 AM
To: RAINEY, C. Hayne; WILSON, Ann
Cc: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad

Subject: Re: MMG Proposal

Looks great.

For consideration, not only has indicated we are in compliance, they have documented that we are going
above and beyond the current regulatory requirements.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: C. Hayne" <crainey@swbno.org>

Date: 8/18/17 9:41 AM 

To: Ann" <awilson2@swbno.org>

Cc: Joe" Vincent" Chad"
<CLAVOIE@swbno.org>

Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Ann:
Thank you for providing.
RESPONSE FOR REVIEW:

has not performed water quality testing at school. The testing protocol for large buildings, like schools, is
different than that for homes and much more complex. Large buildings have multiple fixtures and the protocol calls for
testing each fixture that might be used for drinking water. 

Last year, and OPSB began discussing a water quality testing at New Orleans public schools. The parameters of
this drinking water assessment are still being developed. OPSB will be responsible for developing its sampling plan and
collecting water samples. Furthermore, it is our under understanding that OPSB is pursuing installing water filtration
devices at its schools.

is currently taking an inventory of the approximately 140,000 public water service lines across New Orleans using
IS mapping to determine which water service lines are composed of lead. This inventory collection will include
inspection of public water service lines that connect to schools.

On Background:

The City of New Orleans and are acutely aware of the potential risks associated with lead exposure, have
executed a multi-platform communications strategy to inform the general public on lead and lead service line

replacements and are fully committed to taking all necessary steps forward to protect the health and well-being of the 
city's hundreds of thousands of residents and tens of millions of visitors.

work is heavily regulated and closely monitored by both the State of Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who set the state and federal standards for drinking water
respectively. The quality of water is in compliance with all state and federal regulations. has never been
issued any citations or violations by EPA or LDH related to lead or lead service lines. Furthermore, LDH has reviewed
practices in regards to lead and lead service line replacements and found to be in full compliance with
the federal Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) which regulates the amount of lead permissible in public drinking water.

To ensure its water is safe for public consumption, continually tests and monitors water quality throughout the
puri?cation and distribution process. employs a variety of methods to ensure constant, safe and high quality
water, including: sampling according to state and federal law, implementation of corrosion control methods and the safe
replacement of lead service lines when located in the public right-of-way. Simply put, New Orleans drinking water is safe
and is fully compliant with all state and federal rules, processes and laws.

The City and have taken several steps to alert residents of the potential for increased exposure to lead in water
caused by partial replacement or disturbance of lead service lines, and are committed to taking additional steps to
ensure effective and detailed communication to residents and businesses. Current efforts include: developing an
inventory of the location of every lead service line in New Orleans; timely public communication about the partial
replacement of lead service lines and steps residents can take to reduce the risk of lead exposure; provide free water
testing to all customers who request it; encouraging homeowners to replace privately owned lead lines; and
incorporating notices of partial lead service line replacement into the communications plan for the City?s $2.4 billion
Capital Improvement Plan to repair 400 miles of streets and subsurface infrastructure.

At the request of Mayor Mitch Landrieu, has begun taking an inventory of the approximately 140,000 water
service lines across New Orleans in fall 2016 using GIS mapping. Through this initiative, goal is to determine
which water service lines are composed of lead. This will allow to be able to better plan for any future LSL
replacements and better facilitate customer communications to encourage them to consider replacing the privately-
owned portion of the LSL on their property. To date, over 3,000 water service lines have been recorded and of them
approximately 800 service lines have been discovered to be composed of lead.

These lead pipe issues are not unique to New Orleans as communities and water utilities throughout the world are
beginning to address these concerns. At this time, the City and are developing a long-term strategy for full lead
service line replacement which encompasses the evolving best practices in this highly regulated industry.

Hayne Rainey

Manager, Intergovernmental Relations
Sewerage Water Board of New Orleans
625 St. Joseph St.

New Orleans. LA 70165

craine swbnoor

(504) 250-3348

 



From: WILSON, Ann

Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:09 PM

To: RAINEY, C. Hayne

Cc: BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad
Subject: FW: MMG Proposal

On your question did SWBNO follow up with school district, see emails below.

According to Tiffany Delcour, the school district decided not to do testing.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942?3355 office

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swhno.ore

From: Tiffany Delcour 
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:18 PM
To: WILSON, Ann

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa; BECKER, Joe; FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; DELARGE Alton; 'Seling, Eric';

Robertson, Sue (Sue 
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Thanks Ann,

One quick correction, Orleans Parish School Board has released the Invitation to Bid to install filtration devices, not
RSD. I have included the Chief Operating Of?cer and Deputy Chief of Facilities for OPSB in this email.

Once OSPB has awarded the contract for filtration it would be helpful to know where major construction and line
disruption will occur so we can prioritize the installation of these devices based on construction schedules.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: WILSON, Ann  mailtozawiisonZ@swbno.orgl

Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 2:13 PM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Deicour rsdla.net>

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa BECKER, Joe FOUCHI, Vincent swbno.or 
LAVOIE, Chad ARNOLD, .lay DELARGE Alton

<adelarge3@swbno.org>
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

water lead.asn

Tiffany, thank you for the phone call to give me an update on where the Recovery School District is on the issue of lead
testing in schools and how your organization has decided to provide filtration in schools for all drinking water fountains
and water sources in kitchen. I understand the Recovery School District is releasing an RFP for this project. Once a
vendor is selected, you wish to discuss with SWBNO which areas would be affected by construction projects. This would
enable you to determine the priority when developing the installation schedule for the ?ltration system at each school.

I understand your other request is to know when SWBNO releases lead information in the form of press releases or new
brochure, etc. I have the link to the SWBNO webpage where all Lead outreach information is found. I have copied Lisa
Martin, Deputy Director in charge of communication who can inform us if there is another site or way for you to get this
information in a timely manner.

Tiffany, I have copied Operations so they are aware of your request. Thanks, Ann

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: gwilson2@swbno.or2

 

From: many Delcour Wiener
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:31 PM

To: WILSON, Ann
Subject: RE: MMG Proposal

Ann,
We did not move forward with it but I will give you a call to discuss what we are planning.

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: WILSON, Ann 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:37 AM

To: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>
Subject: MMG Proposal

Tiffany, did the school district ever perform the testing in the proposal you shared with SWBNO about lead testing? If
you could, please update me. If you like, you may call me at 504-252-8707.

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: 

 

Materials Management Group, Inc.

Ms. Tiffany Delcour I April 8, 2016
Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Recovery School District

I615 Poydras Street, Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 701 12

RE: Proposal for Drinking Water Assessments in RSD Schools
MMG Project it: 8003 

Dear Ms. Delcour,

Materials Management Group, Inc. (MMG) is pleased to submit the following proposal to
provide drinking water assessments for select school buildings in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
owned by the Recovery School District (RSD). Using the testing protocols and
reconunendations outlined in the US. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) document
?Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Non-Residential Buildings,? MMG will conduct water
testing at speci?c school facilities, as requested by RSD, in order to assess the concentration of
lead?in-drinking-water at faucets, drinking fountains, and other potential exposure points, if
applicable. Lead-in?drinking-water assessment findings will be provided to RSD on a ?per
school? basis in order to better inform the management of schools and school facilities.

Lead?in?drinking water assessments will include:

I A preliminary building assessment and the development of a ?plumbing profile? as
described in ?Lead in Drinking Water in School and Non-Residential Buildings,? if
applicable.

0 Water testing at select locations throughout the school using the ?two-draw" method
speci?ed in the USEPA document ?Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Non-
Residential Buildings.?

0 Proposed 15? draw testing locations include:
I The primary water fountain on each floor of the building;
I The primary water fountain in the gymnasium;
I The two (2) primary faucets used for cooking in the cafeteria kitchen;
I The main service tic-in to the building; and
I Up to six (6) random faucets or water sources selected throughout the
building as detemtined by MMG staff scientists.
0 Proposed draw testing locations include:
I The primary water fountain on each floor;
I The primary water fountain in the gymnasium;
I The two (2) primary faucets used for cooking in the cafeteria kitchen;
and

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determined by MMG staff scientists.

- Analysis of drinking water samples using EPA Method 200.5 Rev. 4.2 for the
Determination of Trace Elements in Drinking Water at SGS Aceutest Gulf Coast
Louisiana Laboratories located at 500 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Scott, LA 70583.

0 A ?nal lead-in?drinking-water assessment report provided per school.

The total cost for these services is estimated to be $2,083.60 per school. If you should have
any questions, please feel free to contact me at (504) 368-0568.

    

Dr. an] L0, 
President/Senior Environmental Scientist

Page 2 of 2

LAVOIE, Chad

From: WILSON, Ann

Sent: Thursday. August 11, 2016 11:07 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER. Joe; ARNOLD, Jay

Cc: MARTIN, Lisa

Subject: FW: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Attachments: Exec Team Pb Water Testing.docx; ATT00001.htm; 8003 R50 Lead Water Risk

Assessment Proposal.pdf; ATT00002.htm; Schools Scheduled for Lead Testing.xlsx

Vincent, thank you for the water testing document and other information.

Mr. Grant mentioned on the phone call yesterday there were two school districts planning to test. Mr. Grant indicated
he would send me both contacts, but I have not received this information yet. i see the testing memo included in this
email has two school districts, Orleans Parish School Board and Recovery School District. I am attaching a spreadsheet
listing each school and location.

According to the website, school starts from most students on August 15, 2016 and for preK and on August 22, 2016.

In another meeting not involving this issue, Jay Arnold mentioned that newly constructed schools would not have lead
issues as there would not be lead service lines or lead solder. I am copying lay on the plan outline and ask him for his
opinion on the list of schools and potential for lead in the internal plumbing at these locations.

I see the original emails stated sampling would begin today and later email stated sampling would be delayed. Vincent,
do you know when the school district plans to sample? Does SWBNO plan to have representative present when samples
are taken? Do we plan to take samples? 00 we know what lab the school district plans to use?

i recommend we meet with representatives of the school district and Material Management prior to any samples being
taken. Please advise if you wish for me to set up this meeting or if you wish to schedule. Thanks, Ann

Ann Wilson, Chief

Environmental Affairs Department
2900 Peoples Avenue, Room 215
New Orleans, LA 70122

(504) 942-3855 of?ce

(504) 942-3858 fax

Email: awilson2@swbno.org

 

 

From: FOUCHI, Vincent

Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 5:54 PM
To: WILSON, Ann; LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing
FYI

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: Tiffany Delcour <Tiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>
Date: August 10, 2016 at 2:08:31 PM CDT

To: Vincent'" swbno.or 
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Attached is a one pager on the proposed process and planned responses that I created for our executive
team, the timeline of sampling has been pushed back. I've also attached the proposal from MMG on the
sampling methodology. Would love your teams thoughts on what's being proposed. Feel free to call at
504-941-1852 with any questions.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112



From: FOUCHI, Vincent 
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 1:04 PM

To: Tiffany Delcour 
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

I'm checking with my staff. In the meantime are there any documents or correspondence from your
team regarding your plans and goals that we can review to be prepared for the call?

From: Tiffany Delcour 

Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:05 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay; GRANT, Cedric; 

(Washes): Lewis, Henderson Patrick Dobard
Subject: RE: New Orleans School?s Water Testing

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Vincent,

I?d like to schedule a call to discuss the 10 schools we plan to sample and the methodology created by
Materials Management Group for this project. Please let me know some available dates and times for
your group and I will coordinate. We hope to begin within the next 2 weeks.

Best,

Tiffany Delcour

Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Recovery School District

504.373.6200 ext. 20121 (0)
504.941.1852 

1615 Poydras St., Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 70112

M?dlghet

From: Patrick Dobard

Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 11:50 AM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent Tiffany Delcour <?l'Iffan .Delcour rsdla.net>
Cc: LAVOIE, Chad BECKER, Joe ARNOLD, Jay
swbno.or 

Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Vincent,

Thanks for the response and offer. We'd like to schedule a call to discuss. Tiffany Delcour is managing
this for us and should be your main point of contact going forward. I've added her to this email. Please
take it from here.

 

Best,
Patrick
From: FOUCHI, Vincent [MFOUCH1@stgg,org]

Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 11:07 AM

To: Patrick Dobard

Cc: LAVOIE, Chad; BECKER, Joe; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: RE: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Mr. Dobard,

The would like to offer our assistance in helping you with this program. We have a vested interest
in ensuring that your lead testing program is successful, and that the data generated from your program
is accurate and representative. We can offer our experience and oversight in the creation of your
program, as well as the review and interpretation of the data generated. We would also be interested in
collecting some duplicate samples for analysis. Please contact me if you wish to pursue this further.

Vincent P. Fouchi, Jr.
Chief of Operations
8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
865-0408

 

From: BECKER, Joe

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 3:28 PM

To: FOUCHI, Vincent; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay
Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Review and advise

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

 Original message 

From: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant nola.uov>

Date: 8/8/16 3:25 PM 

To: Joe" <'becker swbno.or Nolan" 
Ann" <awilson2 swbno.or 

Subject: Fwd: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Please let me know if you any concerns or advice for them.

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Original message 

From: Patrick Dobard <Patrick.Dobard@rsdla.net>

Date: 8/8/16 3:23 PM 

To: "Cedric S. Grant" <cs rant nola. ov>

Cc: Henderson Lewis <Henderson Lewis 0 sb.us>, "Smith, Stan" <stan 
Tiffany Delcour <Fiffan .Delcour rsdla.net>

Subject: New Orleans School's Water Testing

Deputy Mayor Grant,

The Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District will collect water samples from a select
number of schools to test lead levels beginning in the next two weeks. This testing will be performed by
Materials Management Inc. and will include 10-15 samples taken per school. These samples will be
collected from water entering the school facility from the main city connection as well as from water
fountains, faucets, and cooking areas throughout the building. If any results are found above the EPA's
action level for lead in water we will be prepared to supply schools with alternative drinking water and
hand washing stations. Once a schedule for testing has been collected we will share with your of?ce.

Please let me know If you would like to discuss further or have any concerns.
Best,

Patrick Dobard
Superintendent, LA Recovery School District

 

School District

ExcellenceEquityCommunity.

RSDIOPSB Lead Water Testing:

R50 and OPSB have worked with Material Management Inc. to design a risk assessment of lead in
school's water. This assessment will initially test 10 schools (3 OSPB and 7 RSD) to determine if any of
the school?s water sources have lead levels above the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) action
level. Any samples above the action level will results in the additional testing of like-kind buildings

and ?xtures.

 

 

 

 

Schools:

New/Renovated Refurbished
Fannie C. Williams (East) Martin Luther King ES ward)
Mahalia Jackson (Central City) Fischer ES (West Bank)
McDonogh 42 (Gentilly) Live Oak (Uptown)

 

Colton (Bywater) Gentilly Terrace (Gentilly)

 

 

Ben Franklin ES (Uptown)

 

Reed HS (East)

 

 

 

Timeline:
0 Sampling will occur August 11-19?"
0 Results will take 2 weeks from the day of sampling
0 Aug 25-Sep 2

Sampling Method: 10-15 samples per school (dependent on square footage and water use)
0 The city water system connection

1 primary water fountain per floor

0 1 primary water fountain in 
0 1 primary water source in kitchen
0 Special considerations for Pre-Kindergarten Areas and Self Contained Classrooms
- 6 random samples
Interventions:

The EPA standard for lead in water is 15 Part per Billion (ppb)
0 Water use will be restricted and all like kind systems tested for any result at or above the EPA
action level of 10 
0 A short term intervention plan will be created for each school
0 Alternative drinking water stations
0 Alternative hand washing stations
0 Alternative cooking plans
0 Long term interventions will be decided school by school

Next Steps:
0 Pre-procure alternative water sources (drinking/handwashing/cooking)
0 Leadership and legal review of parent and school communications (pre and post sampling)
0 Leadership communication to Dept of Public 

1615 Poydras Street.Suite 400. New Orleans. LA 504.373.6200 

 

Materials Management Group, Inc.

Ms. Tiffany Delcour April 8, 20] 6
Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Recovery School District

1615 Poydras Street, Suite 400

New Orleans, LA 7'01 12

RE: Proposal for Drinking Water Assessments in RSD Schools
MMG Project #2 8003 RSD

Dear Ms. Delcour,

Materials Management Group, Inc. is pleased to submit the following proposal to
provide drinking water assessments for select school buildings in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
owned by the Recovery School District (RSD). Using the testing protocols and
recommendations outlined in the US. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) document
?Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Non-Residential Buildings,? MMG will conduct water
testing at specific school facilities, as requested by RSD, in order to assess the concentration of
lead-in?drinking?water at faucets, drinking fountains, and other potential exposure points, if
applicable. Lead-in-drinking-water assessment ?ndings will be provided to RSD on a ?per
school? basis in order to better inform the management of schools and school facilities.

Lead-in?drinking water assessments will include;

i A preliminary building assessment and the development ofa ?plumbing profile" as
described in ?Lead in Drinking Water in School and Non-Residential Buildings,? if
applicable.

II Water testing at select locations throughout the school using the ?two-draw? method
Specified in the USEPA document "Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Non-
Residential Buildings.?

0 Proposed l"I draw testing locations include:
The primary water Fountain on each floor of the building;
The primary water fountain in the gymnasium;
I The two (2) primary faucets used for cooking in the cafeteria kitchen;
The main service tic-in to the building; and
I Up to six (6) random faucets or water sources selected throughout the
building as determined by MMG staff scientists.
0 Proposed 2"d draw testing locations include:
The primary water fountain on each floor;
The primary Water fountain in the gymnasium;
I The two primary faucets used for cooking in the cafeteria kitchen;
and

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I Up to three (3) of the random locations selected for draw testing as
determined by MMG staff scientists.

- Analysis of drinking water samples using EPA Method 200.5 Rev. 4.2 for the
Determination of Trace Elements in Drinking Water at SGS Accutest Gulf Coast
Louisiana Laboratories located at 500 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Scott, LA 70583.

0 A ?nal lead-in-drinking-water assessment report provided per school.

The total cost for these services is estimated to be $2,083.60 per school. If you should have
any questions, please feel free to contact me at (504) 368-0568.

    

Dr. aul Lo, 
President/Senior Environmean Scientist

Page 2 of 2

New/Renovated School

Name

Fannie C. Williams Charter School
Mahalia Jackson Elementary School
McDonogh 42 Elementary Charter School
Charles Colton Middle School

Refurbished

Name

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School
William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy
Live Oak Elementary School

Gentilly Terrace Elementary School

Ben Franklin Elementary School

Sarah Towles Reed High School

Address

11755 Dwyer Road
2405 Jackson Avenue
1651 N. Tonti Street
2300 St. Claude Avenue

Address

1617 Caffin Street

1801 L8 Landry Avenue
3128 Constance Street
4721 Painters Street
1116 Jefferson Avenue
5316 Michoud Boulevard

Zip Code
70128
70113
70119
70117

Zip Code
70117
70114
70115
70122
70115
70119

LAVOIE, Chad

From: FOUCHI. Vincent

Sent: Friday. August 12, 2016 3:09 PM

To: WILSON, Ann; LAVOIE, Chad; ARNOLD, Jay; MARTIN, Lisa
Cc: BECKER, Joe

Subject: Emailing: Lead in Schools

Attachments: Lead in 

Attached is a marked up version of the documents provided by Ms. Dalcour with my thoughts for internal use. It looks
like Tuesday after lunch next week may work for our staff for a phone call. I'll check with Ms. Dalcour on her availability.
Also, my availability depends on my assignment with Jury Duty service next week.

Vincent P. Fouchi, in
Chief of Operations
8800 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
865-0408

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