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As part of our ongoing commitment to safety during our community’s recovery from the Eaton Fire, this page is updated regularly to provide information and resources.

Soil Test Results – May 2025

PUSD is pleased to report that several schools have been fully cleared, with no elevated levels of harmful fire-related substances detected in soil samples. The full list of schools can be found below.

PUSD is pleased to report that several schools have been fully cleared, with no elevated levels of harmful fire-related substances detected in soil samples. As a result, outdoor playfields and bare dirt areas at those campuses will fully reopen. Normal operations – including recess, PE classes, and athletic team practices – will resume immediately at these locations.

However, in the spirit of full transparency, some school sites did show elevated levels of certain substances in specific outdoor areas. The district is taking immediate, proactive steps to address them.

See the state's fact sheet about lead screening levels

Key actions underway include:

  • Continued restriction of access to affected outdoor areas until remediation is complete.
  • Ongoing collaboration with local and state health and environmental agencies, including the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Pasadena Public Health Department, to review test results and, if necessary, develop safe, science-based remediation plans that will protect our students and employees.
  • Conduct additional soil testing and remediation where needed to maintain and ensure safety.
  • Individual school notifications will include summaries, maps of affected areas, and timelines for resolution. 
  • While the results for heavy metals like lead are in, other results may take longer. Maps will be updated as new data becomes available. 
  • Updates will be posted here as soon as they are ready. 

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