SEBRING UPDATE | Ohio EPA releases water results at Sebring-area schools

Extensive water samples taken by Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Sunday evening at three local schools near Sebring show that 121 of the 123 samples are below the federal allowable level, and those that were above the federal allowable level are contained to drinking-water fountains, not the incoming water supply to the building.

Some older drinking-water fountains, some of which have been recalled, have been shown to be problematic due to internal parts containing lead.

Ohio EPA provided the information today to the Mahoning County director of public health and the superintendent of Sebring schools so they can determine when schools will open and take any precautionary measures that may be appropriate.