Lead Discovered In Northern California Elementary School’s Drinking Fountains
Although the school found the contamination over Thanksgiving break, parents and Sonoma County health officials weren't told until this week. In other news, flu cases have begun to ramp up in the county.
The Press Democrat:
High Levels Of Lead In Healdsburg Elementary Water
High levels of lead have been discovered in drinking fountains at Healdsburg Elementary School’s main building, county school and public health officials said Wednesday. The lead contamination first was detected over Thanksgiving break. Though Healdsburg school officials immediately shut off drinking fountains and began providing bottled water, parents and the Sonoma County public health department were not notified until this week because officials wanted to wait until they had a corrective plan in place. (Espinoza, 2/25)
The Press Democrat:
Rise In Flu Cases Prompts Reminder From Sonoma County Health Officials
Though it got a late start this year, flu season is now here in force, and as the number of reported cases begins to ramp up, local health care officials are reminding North Coast residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Health officials said the flu already has claimed the lives of two Sonoma County residents, a teen and an adult. Seven severe cases of flu-related illness have been reported by local health care providers. (Espinoza, 2/25)