A boil order remains in effect in Pleasantville from a broken water main over the weekend; that’s led to restrictions on water usage in the city’s schools, and one local merchant is helping out.
The Knoxville Hy-Vee is partnering with Pepsi to deliver bottled water to Pleasantville’s schools today; this will give students and staff access to drinkable water during the day, while the order remains in effect.
Gary Friday is the principal at Pleasantville High School; he tells KNIA/KRLS News the students and staff are grateful to Hy-Vee for providing this assistance.
“Absolutely; absolutely.
Love that Hy-Vee is doing that; really appreciate that very much.
(The) kids will really enjoy that,” Friday says.
“We’ve covered all the water fountains in the buildings; of course, restrooms and everything are still workable and going.” Friday says the kitchen staff has been taking extra precautions as well with food preparation.
These restrictions will stay in place until the boil order is lifted and the schools are given the all-clear to go back to normal water usage.