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New Hanover County Schools to deliver bottled water to schools affected by tainted water

WILMINGTON — Several New Hanover County schools have been affected by the Wednesday morning “Do not drink” water advisory from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
Community Relations coordinator for NHCS Tufanna Thomas said in an emailed statement, “NHCS is delivering bottles of water and hand sanitizer to all the aforementioned schools, and parents have been alerted through the automated phone system.
We will provide updates when the situation changes.” NHCS have identified 10 schools that are affected by the contamination of the ground water by an excess amount of fluoride.
Blair Elementary School Eaton Elementary School Laney High School Holly Shelter Middle School Castle Hayne Elementary School Murrayville Elementary School College Park Elementary School Wilmington Early College High School Trask Middle School Southeast Area Technical High School Water Alert- NHCS is delivering bottles of water and hand sanitizer to all the affected schools, and parents have been alerted through the automated phone system.
We will provide updates when the situation changes.
— New Hanover Co Sch (@NewHanoverCoSch) April 25, 2018 Send comments and tips to Michael.p@localvoicemedia.com Always be informed.
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