Among the things most important to school boards, the health and well-being of their students and staff are paramount. Thus, when it came to their attention that recent tests of demonstrated that nearly one in four London homes failed recent tests, the Thames Valley and Catholic school boards were quick to act. While it is believed that all schools in the Thames Valley region were built without lead piping, the tests are just a safeguard precaution to ensure that there is nothing in the water that might do harm.
Lead, after all, is most dangerous to young people. Because youth are so susceptible to these problems, it’s no wonder that the school boards would be extra quick to jump on a problem that could be especially dangerous to children. Negative effects of lead poisoning are numerous and harmful:
• reduced IQ
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• irritability
• insomnia
• metal taste in the mouth
• lethargy or hyperactivity
• headache
• possible seizure or coma
• constipation
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• poor appetite
• weight loss
• anemia
• kidney problems
• reproductive problems
As you can see, it’s no wonder that the school boards would want to do everything possible to make sure none of these effects can do harm to those who might be drinking the water.
Reasonably, Londoners should be concerned about any issue that might do them harm–not least of all an issue that could deal such extensive harm as the list above. However, it is good to note that tests are being performed that make sure these problems are discovered. As long as the city and institutions are sharp enough to test the water levels, and will do everything within their grasp to solve the problem, everything will hopefully be remedied before any damage can be done.
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