HOW GCWW HELPS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

As a partner, GCWW will:

  • Verify the material of service lines providing water to the facility and replace at no cost if lead is detected
  • Provide water testing kits, free of charge
  • Analyze the samples, free of charge
  • Collect follow-up samples, if needed
  • Assist with a remediation plan, if needed
  • Assist in creating a communications plan about the testing and results

To be an effective partner, the child care provider will:

  • In coordination with GCWW create a sampling plan that identifies all drinking and cooking water outlets
  • Collect samples following a sampling protocol
  • Review the test results with GCWW staff
  • Develop and implement a remediation plan, if needed

See Frequently Asked Questions below.