Bangor has replaced lead-laden pipes and fixtures at 7 schools

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 2, 2022

The Bangor School Department has replaced water pipes and fixtures in seven city schools after testing revealed high concentrations of lead in the water from those taps. More significant work remains to address high lead levels at three other schools. The water fixture replacements in Bangor are one example of work Maine school districts have started after a round of state-required testing of school cooking and drinking taps revealed high lead concentrations at schools around the state.