LEAVITTSBURG, Ohio - High levels of lead have been discovered in several drinking fountains at Bascom Elementary School in Leavittsburg.

Superintendent Anthony J. Calderone tells 21 News the Labrae School District began testing following the recent water crisis in Sebring and Flint, Michigan.

Calderon says Bascom Elementary is approximately 60 years old, which could cause lead to seep from old pipes.

Of 100 samples taken at the elementary school, 12 came back with high levels of lead. However, Calderone says the samples were below the max contaminant level.

Since the discovery, the school has taken several small steps in addressing the problem areas. Drinking fountains, faucets and the cafeteria water supply will be flushed each morning to ensure any level of contaminant is reduced. Students are permitted to bring water bottles to class.

Calderon says he will contact the Ohio EPA on Friday to discuss plans going forward.

Samples were also taken from the middle school and high school. Calderon says those results should be back by next week.