Schools Testing Results

Based on testing performed by TRC, an environmental testing company, at the Jenkintown and Abington Friends School campuses, there is no discernible impact from the SPS Technologies fire at either campus.

All surface wipe results were below laboratory detection limits and below all relevant health-based screening guidelines. In soils, arsenic was slightly elevated in a few of the samples, but all other compounds, including asbestos, cyanide, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), and metals, were either not detected or were detected at concentrations below the regulatory standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) for residential properties.

SPS Technologies’ metal fasteners production processes did not use arsenic. Arsenic is present in soils throughout Pennsylvania due to naturally occurring minerals and/or to historical activities such as pesticide application or the use of pressure-treated wood. The concentrations observed are typical of this geographical region.

SPS conducted comprehensive community testing that is being analyzed and will be sharing additional testing results soon.