In a significant move for both public health and future development, the Porterville City Council has approved a plan to connect Hope Elementary School to the city’s municipal water system. This decision addresses decades of concerns about the school's water quality and sets the stage for expanded infrastructure in the surrounding area.

Hope Elementary School, located southeast of the city near Highway 65 and Teapot Dome Avenue, has been operating with a single active well that has exceeded acceptable nitrate levels. The new connection will replace the existing well and water tank, providing the school with a reliable and safe water supply for domestic use, irrigation, and fire protection.

Hope Elementary Superintendent Melanie Matta expressed optimism about the project, saying the conne

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