If a school soil sample has a lead concentration of 2,000 PPM, what is the required action?

The required action when a school soil sample reveals a lead concentration of 2,000 PPM is to conduct mulching applications and restrict outdoor play. This indicates that while the lead levels are concerning, immediate drastic measures such as shutting down the school or removing soil are not the first steps recommended.

Mulching applications can help create a barrier between the children and the contaminated soil, minimizing exposure to lead. This method is often a part of a broader risk management approach, which may include addressing the lead levels while allowing the school to remain operational with protective measures in place. Moreover, restricting outdoor play is a proactive strategy to ensure that students are not exposed to contaminated soil during their activities.

The other options, while they address the concern of lead in the soil, either do not provide a practical solution immediately (such as removing all soil) or imply a level of action that may not be warranted without further assessment (like shutting down the school outright). Conducting a thorough inspection of the entire school may be a necessary step eventually, but immediate actions focus on mitigating exposure based on the lead levels found in the soil sample.