Ucluelet Elementary School has issued a warning to families that the water coming from two of the schoolB次元官网网址檚 taps is unsafe due to high lead levels.
B次元官网网址淭he issue with lead is that it often comes from the pipes or fixtures themselves. When water leaves the reservoir, it may be B次元官网网址渟afeB次元官网网址�, but by the time it arrives at your facility, it may have become contaminated with lead,B次元官网网址� read a statement from the Pacific Rim School DistrictB次元官网网址檚 acting director of operations Alex Taylor on Nov. 7. B次元官网网址淎s such, it becomes the responsibility of the school district to ensure that the water coming directly out of the tap within the building / school is safe for drinking.B次元官网网址�
The statement suggests the high lead levels have been found in two of the eight taps tested within the school.
B次元官网网址淧lease be advised that students and staff may still fill their water bottles at the school, just not at the tap locations specified,B次元官网网址� it reads. B次元官网网址淭he water restrictions are only in effect for the specific tap locations mentionedB次元官网网址here will be no interruption to school programming or food services.B次元官网网址�
The statement assures that immediate action is being taken, including signage being placed at the affected tap locations B次元官网网址渁lerting users to use an alternate water source, or to flush the lines for 30- seconds before consumption.B次元官网网址�
The school districtB次元官网网址檚 operations department is planning to install more permanent signage until more robust plumbing replacement work is undertaken.
B次元官网网址淭he Operations Department will source and install in-line filters just before the point of use. These filters will be certified NSF/ANSI 53 and changed on a frequent preventative maintenance cycle,B次元官网网址� the statement reads. B次元官网网址淭he Operations Department, when practicable, will replace the pipes, fixtures and fittings between the water main and the tap itself for the above-mentioned locations.B次元官网网址�
Taylor is encouraging anyone with additional questions or concerns to reach out to 250.720.5478 or ataylor@sd70.bc.ca
