March 28, 2025
Dear Families and Staff:
This is a follow up to a letter informing you that your school’s water outlets would be tested for lead
in 2025.
On March 18, 2025, all operational sources of water at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom HS - X (
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School at 1021 Jennings Street Bronx, NY 10460), including
for drinking or cooking, were tested for the presence of lead. The laboratory results showed
elevated levels of lead in 2 of the 28 samples outlets from which water was taken and tested. Any
drinking or cooking outlet with elevated levels was immediately taken out of service, and will remain
out of service until it is successfully remediated. Details of elevated results are attached and
complete test results are posted on the DOE website at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/X682.
Click “Reports” and look for the “Facilities” heading.
The test results include water outlets that are not used for drinking or cooking, including
handwashing sinks. Sinks will have clear signs indicating “Hand Washing Only” and “Not for
Drinking Use.” The custodial staff will continue to flush the Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom HS - X
water systems on Monday mornings and after holidays to eliminate stagnant water. This is part of
our comprehensive protocol to ensure safe drinking water for students and staff in each and every
school. To learn more about the protocol please visit
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/space-and-facilities/space-and-facilities-reports/water-safety
We will keep you updated on the remediation work at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom HS - X, and
thank you for your patience and support.
Sincerely yours,
Kevin Moran