Mercury spill closes school
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
Students in all Eden Valley-Watkins schools will have to wait until Monday to return to school. Clean-up crews are mopping up a mercury spill after an old-fashioned barometer from a science class was dropped at Eden Valley Secondary School last Tuesday. It was only a quarter cup of mercury, but officials are still working to make sure the schools is clear of toxins. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has a program to help schools avoid this kind of problem called the Mercury Free Zone. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Sam Brungardt, a public information officer for the MPCA.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
