Fairfield News: McKinley School Water Update
As a part of the school district’s response to the accidental introduction of a solution containing sodium nitrate into the hot water system at McKinley School on October 31, I have been consulting with state and local public health officials regarding the potential consequences of exposure to this substance. Approximately one gallon of the sodium nitrite solution - diluted to about 40% - 50% - was introduced into the school’s hot water system. The sodium nitrite was further diluted by the many gallons of water contained in the hot water system. Based on an assessment by the Aquarion Water Company of the plumbing arrangements at the school, it has been determined that there was likely no “intermixing” between…