The youngest students at the South Butler County School District can once again wash their hands with warm water, according to the district superintendent.

The district found Legionella bacteria in August in the hot water tanks at the primary and intermediate elementary schools.

The hot water was turned off in both buildings in an abundance of caution, although the lower water temperature suitable for young students does not create steam, which is the catalyst for contracting Legionnaire’s disease.

“I am happy to report that we finally received clean Legionella test results,” Foley said.

Read more in Thursday's Butler Eagle.