Radon testing is scheduled to start this week and will be conducted at all schools by the end of January.
Radon tests in schools are required by the state to ensure that air quality is safe for students. Radon is a gas found in soil caused by natural deposits of uranium. It is more common in some geographic areas, but it can be found anywhere. If it is present and moves through the soil into a building, it can disperse into the air and release damaging particles that can lead to lung cancer after prolonged exposure.
The following is the anticipated schedule for this round of testing:
School | Approximate Test Dates |
Week 1 | |
Timber Ridge School | November 6 – 10, 2017 |
Clover Ridge Elementary | November 6 – 10, 2017 |
South Shore Elementary | November 6 – 10, 2017 |
Waverly Elementary School | November 6 – 10, 2017 |
Week 2 | |
North Albany Elementary | November 13 – 17, 2017 |
North Albany Middle School | November 13 – 17, 2017 |
Fir Grove Elementary | November 13 – 17, 2017 |
Oak Grove Elementary | November 13 – 17, 2017 |
Fairmount | November 13 – 17, 2017 |
Week 3 | |
Memorial Middle School | November 27 – December 1, 2017 |
Liberty Elementary School | November 27 – December 1, 2017 |
Takena Elementary School | November 27 – December 1, 2017 |
Oak Elementary School | November 27 – December 1, 2017 |
Week 4 | |
Central Elementary School | December 4 – 8, 2017 |
Calapooia Middle School | December 4 – 8, 2017 |
Periwinkle Elementary School | December 4 – 8, 2017 |
Tangent Elementary School | December 4 – 8, 2017 |
Week 5 | |
Albany Options School | December 11 – 15, 2017 |
Sunrise Elementary School | December 11 – 15, 2017 |
Lafayette Elementary School | December 11 – 15, 2017 |
Week 6 | |
South Albany High School | January 8 – 12, 2018 |
Week 7 | |
West Albany High School | January 22 – 26, 2018 |