I read about this article here, which originated here.
Presenting a Yucky Truth, By Winston Ross
NORTH BEND – Kyleray Katherman had a feeling the drinking fountains at his school were “gross.” But it wasn’t until he applied a little science to the spigots that he discovered just how right he was.
For an English assignment, Katherman tested the bacteria content at four North Bend Middle School water fountains and one toilet to challenge a four-year-old policy that banned students from bringing bottled water into class (some were sneaking in alcohol that way).
