"If it was really serious they would have evacuated us"
Bottled water has been brought into a sheltered housing block where the deadly bacteria legionella has been discovered. It can develop into Legionnaires disease if inhaled.
The 51 elderly residents are also being provided with off site washing facilities but haven't been moved out of the complex. The water system is now being flushed out.
Peterborough school to re-open following legionella scare
Newark Hill Primary School is due to re-open tomorrow Credit: ITV Central
A primary school in Peterborough has been given the all-clear to re-open tomorrow.
The Newark Hill Primary School was closed last week after a deadly bacteria was found in the water system.
The school has been given the all-clear Credit: ITV Central
Workers carried out chlorination of the system at Newark Hill Primary School to get rid of the legionella bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires' disease.
Pupils were set homework via email, while staff worked in available office space around the city.