Contamination of water by bacteria leads to suspension of supplies at Mazzucchelli school in Chivasso
** heads up: Tainted water at Mazzucchelli School in Chivasso**
Since midweek, that's right, the water supply has been shut off due to bacterial counts exceeding the allowable limit from the school's taps, which cater to preschool and elementary school sections. Parents received the news via email, understandably causing a stir.
Uncertainty looms over school reopening and student discomfort
Fear is palpable, especially since there's no assurance that the water will be safe again when school resumes on Monday following the May Day break. About hundreds of students could face long-term discomfort.
Temporary measures from Chivasso Municipality
In the interim, the Municipality has stepped up by purchasing 1.5-liter bottles for daily use and securing 18-liter jugs from Smat to offer a safer water option than the taps.
Bruno Prestia's concern
Minority Councillor Bruno Prestia, affiliated with the "For Chivasso" group, voiced his worry: "We don't aim to spread panic, but it's crucial to understand the root cause. Is it a local school pipe issue or a broader problem? We need to act swiftly to prevent such situations from recurring." Prestia added: "Our kids deserve protection. Contaminated water poses a potential health risk. It's crucial to shed light on the situation and get concrete answers: ensuring our children's health should be the top priority."
Fabrizio Debernardi's reassurance, somewhat...
Fabrizio Debernardi, Councillor for Public Works, aimed to alleviate concerns somewhat: "Regular tests are conducted by a company contracted by the Municipality. One tap in the school showed an abnormal reading, with a minuscule bacterial count. Nonetheless, we decided to halt the water supply across the school as a precaution."
No firm timeline for water restoration from Debernardi
Debernardi admits that a definitive timeline for service restoration cannot be provided: "We are waiting for the results of the second examination. If the result is normal, only then can we reactivate the drinking water supply."
Gianluca Vitale's faith in tests
Gianluca Vitale, Councillor for Education, shows faith in the conducted tests and advises against sensationalism: "This situation demonstrates that periodic checks work. Thanks to these checks, we were able to respond promptly."
The contaminated water issue at Mazzucchelli School in Chivasso raises concerns about student health-and-wellness and reopening safety.
Chivasso Municipality has taken measures to ensure the safety of students by suspending the water supply and providing 1.5-liter bottles for daily use, along with securing 18-liter jugs from Smat.
Minority Councillor Bruno Prestia stressed the importance of identifying the root cause, mentioning the potential issue being a local school pipe problem or a broader one, and ensuring swift action to prevent similar situations.
Fabrizio Debernardi, Councillor for Public Works, admitted that a definitive timeline for service restoration cannot be provided, as they await the results of the second examination before reactivating the drinking water supply.
