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School to Resume as Water Tested Safe in Rochester Hills
(City of Rochester Hills, May 22, 2018)
Rochester Hills, MI  – The City of Rochester Hills has been advised by Paragon Laboratories  that the results of all water test samples taken at Van Hoosen Middle School and Rochester Adams High School have not detected mercury in the water samples .
This testing was in response to a concern about the water quality at Van Hoosen Elementary School.
During a science experiment, a teacher forwarded water samples from a Van Hoosen science room faucet, Paint Creek, and Sargent Creek to a colleague at Arizona State University for testing. The test results indicated higher levels of mercury than recommended as safe by the EPA.
It should be noted that the initial tests were not conducted by certified  personnel , were not tested at  a certified lab for testing water quality, and were not  performed  by a State or Federal approved method.
When the city was notified of the concern, water samples were taken at both Van Hoosen  Middle School and Rochester Adams High School and sent to a certified independent lab,  Paragon, for testing.  All testing was done multiple times to ensure accuracy.
Rochester Community Schools will resume their normal school schedule and students will return tomorrow.  The City of Rochester Hills will continue to have Paragon perform water testing for the next ten days at Van Hoosen Middle School and Rochester Adams High School.
Ensuring a clean water supply is critical as the safety of our citizens is  our highest priority. The quick and strategic approach to the initial test results speak to the strong partnership and collaborative relationship with the Rochester Community Schools and the Rochester Hills  Department of Public Services. Residents can review test results at  www.rochesterhills.org.