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Porterville council approves connection of Hope Elementary to city water after finding high nitrate levels
Summary
Council adopted a mitigated negative declaration and approved construction of new water mains and a service connection to serve Hope Elementary, removing the school’s on‑site well, after staff said the well exceeds allowable nitrate levels.
Porterville’s City Council on Oct. 21 approved a water‑system consolidation that will connect Hope Elementary School to the city’s water system after staff and school officials said the school’s active well exceeds safe nitrate limits.
The council adopted an initial study, a mitigated negative declaration and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program tied to the project, then voted 5‑0 to approve the water consolidation plan. The school district and staff said the work will provide a consistent source of potable water that meets current water quality standards.
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