Elevated lead levels can affect the central nervous system, kidneys and blood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Kimberly Stanco, who has three children in the South Glens Falls district, said she was not entirely surprised when she received the results because of the older buildings and the issues the village has with its water supply.

She is having her children tested for lead levels. She worries about the signs of lead poisoning not being really noticeable at first. She has a child in kindergarten.

“It’s not easy for him. Then, you start making the connection,” he said.

She said the district has been on top of the issue. She expressed hope the district will provide bottled water if necessary. Her children drink a lot of water and she has sent two bottles to school with them so they do not drink the water.

She also wants to know how the situation has affected food preparation.

Lake George had 39 out of 283 water outlets test positive for elevated levels of lead. They included 28 at the high school and 11 at the elementary school.

“We knew with old buildings that we were going to have to do some hard work,” said interim Superintendent Jon Hunter.