145 Punjab Govt Schools Have Toxic Drinking Water
Drinking water at 145 government schools in Punjab’s Chiniot district has been found unsafe for students after laboratory tests revealed … Read More The post 145 Punjab Govt Schools Have Toxic Drinking Water appeared first on ProPakistani .
Recent laboratory tests have revealed that drinking water at 145 government schools in Punjab's Chiniot district is unsafe for students, according to a report by the District Research Laboratory. Out of the 451 schools tested in the district, 145 institutions failed to meet safety standards, affecting various types of schools including 36 high schools, 26 elementary schools, and 83 primary schools.
District Research Officer Irshad Ahmed revealed that the tests assessed several water quality indicators, with Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels of up to 2,000 found in the affected schools, surpassing the generally acceptable limit of 1,000. These findings have raised serious concerns about potential health risks for students consuming drinking water at these schools, urging immediate attention to address the issue.
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