School forced to use bottled water after bacteria found

Bacteria: Found in water supply at Bannockburn High School in Stirling.© STV

A school has been forced to use bottled water after elevated levels of bacteria were found at two taps.

The bacteria was found after water samples were tested at Bannockburn High School, Stirling, on Thursday.

Inspectors decided the water should not be used for drinking, washing or preparing food.

Stirling Council said the school was working with NHS Forth Valley and on the health board’s advice was operating as normal.

A statement on behalf of Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley said: "Results from tests carried out at Bannockburn High School have found elevated levels of bacteria at two taps in the school. An alternative water supply is now in place and hand sanitisers have being provided so the school can remain open as normal.

"Stirling Council is working closely with NHS Forth Valley to manage and resolve this situation and further testing is being carried out. There are no reports of any illness connected to the bacteria.

"Work will be undertaken over the weekend to super chlorinate the water supply pipework and flush the system to ensure that any residual contamination in the supply is destroyed and removed."

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