Some may argue that drinking water supplied to schools has already been treated, so there should be no concerns and extra monitoring is unnecessary. This view is incorrect. Water quality can be affected by multiple factors, and problems may occur during water transportation or due to surrounding environmental conditions, hence sufficient attention must be paid.
For instance, a report by Huanqiu.com in 2020 covered an incident at a school in Guizhou. Poor-quality drinking water caused students to develop symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain to varying degrees. Relevant authorities conducted tests on the water source and confirmed excessive levels of coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli, which led to this incident.
This case highlights the necessity of prioritizing drinking-water quality in schools. It is recommended that drinking water in school cold-water storage tanks be replaced daily. Regular water quality monitoring and parameter record-keeping should also be carried out. Temperature fluctuations in water storage environments may raise risks of bacterial growth. Therefore, while imparting knowledge to students, schools should also safeguard students’ physical and mental health. Taking coliform bacteria as an example, the WECT-900 Online Coliform Analyzer can be used for targeted detection of bacteria in drinking water. Test results can then be compared against standards issued by competent authorities to verify water safety for consumption.
From the above, it is clear why Water Quality Monitoring matters for schools. In 2019, the Ministry of Education implemented specifications for the technical requirements and configuration of membrane treatment drinking water equipment for primary and secondary schools. The specifications stipulate the adoption of filtration methods such as ultrafiltration for membrane treatment drinking-water facilities, together with standardized installation and construction requirements, aiming to provide students with safe drinking water conditions. Even so, relevant personnel shall persist in drinking water monitoring work to secure water safety.
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