BERNE — Getting the lead out is one less thing to worry about for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District.

As concerns over lead in public water have increased, concerns over lead contamination have gone unnoticed at public and private gun ranges.

A total of 98 sinks or water fountains in the Guilderland school district’s five elementary schools have been found to contain lead levels higher than the allowable amount. The highest number of unsafe outlets was found at the newest school.

Guilderland school district reported test results showing water in all five elementary schools have lead levels in some outlets above the safety threshold.

A nationwide report has found the carcinogen chromium-6 in a local water treatment plant for Bethlehem, though local officials say the levels are in compliance with regulations.

Following up on earlier test results that found three sinks in the elementary school with lead contaminants over the state limit, Voorheesville school district has now uncovered 11 locations in its elementary school with lead levels above the limit.

Household water should be tested for lead. Even low levels can affect a child’s developing brain.