Safe Water for Maine's Schools and Childcare Facilities
Children drink from these taps every day, and the only way to know what is in the water is to test it. HarborLight provides lead, PFAS, arsenic, and bacteria water testing for K-12 schools and childcare facilities across Maine, sampled to Maine's rules and analyzed by a Maine-certified laboratory. You get fixture-by-fixture results in plain language, with clear next steps if anything needs action.
Why It Matters
Maine law required every K-12 school to test its drinking water for lead, and about 9% of samples came back above the 4 parts-per-billion action level. Childcare facilities on wells must test regularly, and facilities on municipal water need a first-draw lead sample before licensing. PFAS testing was also mandated for schools and childcare facilities, and about 10% of systems tested above Maine's 20 parts-per-trillion interim standard. The EPA and CDC agree there is no known safe level of lead in children.
Scope of Work
K-12 schools: first-draw lead testing of every drinking and culinary fixture, per 22 MRSA section 2604-B, plus PFAS testing of finished drinking water.
Childcare facilities: well-water panels covering fluoride, uranium, arsenic, first-draw lead, nitrates, and total coliform, per Maine childcare licensing rules; annual coliform and nitrate testing; a full panel every five years; and a first-draw lead sample for facilities on municipal water.
Lead-paint screening follow-up: annual screening for chipped or peeling paint, and if a screening finds possible exposure, an inspection by a Maine-certified lead inspector or risk assessor.
Available add-ons: radon in water sampling, and a full well-water panel for facilities on private wells.
Our Process
​1. Scope and schedule. We identify every drinking-water outlet, plan first-draw sampling, and schedule around school hours to minimize disruption.
2. Sample on site. First-draw lead samples, PFAS, arsenic, and bacteria collected to protocol, with chain of custody and PFAS field blanks.
3. Lab analysis. Samples analyzed by a Maine-certified laboratory using EPA-approved methods.
4. Report and next steps. A plain-language report with fixture-by-fixture results against Maine action levels, and clear recommendations if any fixture needs action.
Credentials
​Maine Lead Inspector LI-0526 and Lead Risk Assessor LR-0432. NRPP Radon Measurement Professional 116213-RMP. Maine DEP Asbestos Inspector AI-1021. EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certified. InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector.
Assessment and reporting only: HarborLight does not remediate its own findings. Serving all of Maine.
Schedule a Water Testing Consultation
​Pricing depends on the number of fixtures and the panel required. Contact us for a quote. Call (207) 245-4688 or email mike@harborlightinspections.com.
Schedule online: https://calendly.com/harborlightinspections/initial-inspection-consult