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Asbestos

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule, 40 CFR Part 763, Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) in schools. If asbestos is present in an OCPS school an Asbestos Management plan is located in the administrative office and also at the Environmental Compliance Department. Asbestos Containing Materials, if present, are inspected by Environmental Compliance every six months to prevent exposure risk to students and/or staff. Damaged asbestos containing material is assessed, documented, and/or removed by a licensed asbestos contractor and monitored by a licensed asbestos consultant.

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Biomedical Waste Plans

are available in all schools. The plan includes a description of training for personnel. It also includes procedures for segregating, labeling, packaging, transporting, storing, and treating, biomedical waste as well as procedures for decontaminating biomedical waste spills This plan is used as a contingency plan for emergencies.

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is a critical component of providing a healthy and comfortable learning environment. IAQ affects the health, productivity, performance and comfort of students, teachers, and staff. Concerns should be reported to the school Principal. 

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Petroleum Storage Tanks

are used throughout OCPS Schools and Facilities to store fuels for vehicles and other equipment. OCPS also has small, unregulated, petroleum storage tanks at some schools. The Environmental Compliance Department ensures all regulated tanks meet Federal, State, and Local environmental requirements.

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Regulated Waste

are commonly divided into Universal waste and Hazardous waste. The Environmental Compliance Department manages the contractual collection and reporting of all waste for OCPS.

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Lead in Drinking Water

Ensuring the health and well-being of our students is our top priority, and we understand that the quality of drinking water is a significant concern for many families. Florida’s Lead Testing in Drinking Water Schools and Childcare Program is a volunteer-based program for testing drinking water lead levels in schools and childcare facilities. This page is designed to provide you with comprehensive information about our efforts to monitor and address lead in drinking water within our school district. For school-specific information, the Lead in Drinking Dashboard can be found here: OCPS Lead in Drinking Water

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