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Radon in Schools

In 1990, the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency conducted a National Schools Radon Survey. This study found that about 1 in 5 schools have at least one room with radon levels above the EPA Action Guideline of 4 pCi/L.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends that all schools and childcare facilities be tested for radon. There are national standards for the measurement and mitigation of radon in schools as well as for radon-resistant construction of schools and large buildings.

For more information on Radon in Schools and Child Care Programs:

Contact   for Radon in Schools

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Email Radon Information Line at Email Radon Information Line at DPHIAQ.radon@mass.gov

Phone

Toll-free in Massachusetts only Call Radon Information Line, Toll-free in Massachusetts only at (800) 723-6695 or (413) 784-9352

The operating hours are Mondays through Fridays from 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Please leave a message including your phone number and you will receive a call back.

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