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![Looking at the lead in Massachusetts schools: Part Two](https://cdn.muckrock.com/news_images/2018/06/04/Pipes.jpg.1200x400_q85_crop.jpg.800x600_q85_crop.jpg)
Looking at the lead in Massachusetts schools: Part Two
As we wrote last week, the school districts of Attleboro, Brockton, Leicester, Middleborough, and Quincy, all found the highest levels of lead in their school buildings. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at all of them.
![Looking at the lead in Massachusetts schools: Part One](https://cdn.muckrock.com/news_images/2018/05/31/Pipes.jpg.800x600_q85_crop.jpg)
Looking at the lead in Massachusetts schools: Part One
Statewide testing conducted last year shows that hundreds of public schools across Massachusetts, reported high levels of lead in their drinking water, putting thousands of students at risk for long-term health effects. However, despite the danger, these tests remain optional under current law.