WCHS Closes Early After Water Problem
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
A water problem at Warsaw Community High School sent students home after lunch today.
According to WCHS principal Dr. Jennifer Brumfield, two days ago the main water valve was turned off because contractors added a new valve to the system.
"Apparently, when the main valve was turned back on, it was turned on full forcce," said Brumfield. "Plastic beads from the water softener were forced throughout the system."
Those beads traveled through the pipes at the high school, clogging toilets, faucets and water fountains, prompting the school to send students home this afternoon.
According to Brumfield, the problem is related to the construction project. Contractors are responsible for the problem, and the work was done by outsidee companies, not school employees.
Brumfield said the problem started yesterday but got worse today. Employees at the school unclogged toilets, faucets and fountains, but they refilled quickly.
Facilities and water fountains are still working at the Career Center addition because it is on a different system, but there are too many students in the school to rely on just one set of facilities.
"The football game is still on for tonight because it is on a different system as well," said Brumfield.
All Friday evening practices were canceled due to the water problem. [[In-content Ad]]
A water problem at Warsaw Community High School sent students home after lunch today.
According to WCHS principal Dr. Jennifer Brumfield, two days ago the main water valve was turned off because contractors added a new valve to the system.
"Apparently, when the main valve was turned back on, it was turned on full forcce," said Brumfield. "Plastic beads from the water softener were forced throughout the system."
Those beads traveled through the pipes at the high school, clogging toilets, faucets and water fountains, prompting the school to send students home this afternoon.
According to Brumfield, the problem is related to the construction project. Contractors are responsible for the problem, and the work was done by outsidee companies, not school employees.
Brumfield said the problem started yesterday but got worse today. Employees at the school unclogged toilets, faucets and fountains, but they refilled quickly.
Facilities and water fountains are still working at the Career Center addition because it is on a different system, but there are too many students in the school to rely on just one set of facilities.
"The football game is still on for tonight because it is on a different system as well," said Brumfield.
All Friday evening practices were canceled due to the water problem. [[In-content Ad]]