Hopkinson Elementary School to stay open after asbestos discovery

Thursday, January 16, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Another Philadelphia school is dealing with asbestos concerns.

The school district sent a letter to parents with students at Hopkinson Elementary School in the Juniata section of the city.
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Officials say the hazard was discovered in an unoccupied room.

"The Office of Environmental Management & Services discovered an imminent hazard in Room S1. The major area of concern identified in Room S1 involved damage to asbestos-containing pipe fitting," a portion of the letter read.
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Work to remove asbestos from pipe insulation should be complete by Friday.

The school will remain open while that work is done.
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