Radon in Classrooms!

The E.P.A. tested in a sample of schools nationwide between 1990 and 1991. The resulting study of 927 public schools concluded that over 70,000 classrooms in the United States were likely to have radon concentrations that equal or exceed the E.P.A.’s action level. But little has been done to fix the problem. More that 20 years later, only a few states have laws that require some form of radon testing in schools, even though sending a student to a classroom with high radon concentrations presents a cancer risk similar to requiring that student to smoke a few cigarettes during the school day.

Radon Measurements

Short-term and long-term test kits are available at www.mallonconstructionandradon.com. State radon programs or local chapters of the American Lung Association can provide a list of licensed radon measurement professionals.
When testing, be sure to follow directions

on placement and time period for testing closely. Give us a call if you have any questions about using the test kit or reading the result. 319-987-3418

Lonnie Mallon, President

Classrooms present another hazard. The E.P.A. tested for radon in a sample of schools nationwide between 1990 and 1991. The resulting study of 927 public schools concluded that over 70,000 classrooms in the United States were likely to have radon concentrations that equal or exCeed the E.P.A.'s action level. But little has been done to fix the problem. More than 20 years later, only a few states have laws that require some form of radon testing in schools.