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The following document is a draft copy that can be used to inform parent/guardians of the <br /> situation (as referred to No. 1 in the letter). <br /> If you need an electronic copy,please e-mail me at ann.norgaard@health.state.mn.us <br /> Date <br /> Dear Parent/Guardian: <br /> We wanted to let you know what is happening with our well water. Last April, the <br /> Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) discovered that we have an elevated level of <br /> arsenic in our well water. We immediately posted signs over the drinking fountains, <br /> telling students not to drink from the fountains, and provided them with bottled water. <br /> (We are enclosing a copy of the notice we posted over the drinking fountains.) <br /> Arsenic is a naturally occurring contaminant, resulting from the erosion of minerals in the <br /> ground water. It does not pose an immediate health hazard; this water would have to be <br /> consumed over a long period of time for there to be any chance of an adverse health <br /> effect. However, we do not want to take any chances with our students' health, which is <br /> why we posted the signs and provided bottled water. <br /> We are now in the process of hooking up to the water supply of the city of Orono, which <br /> meets all drinking-water standards. This should be completed by this fall. In the <br /> meantime, we will continue advising students to not drink from the fountains as well as <br /> providing them with bottled water. <br /> If you have any questions,please contact Orono Montessori School at (XXX)xxx-xxxx. <br /> You may also contact Ann Norgaard, Minnesota Department of Health at 651/201-4666. <br />