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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:

Radon Hotline

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Toll-free in Massachusetts only (800) 723-6695

The operating hours are Mondays through Fridays from 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. To leave a message when calling outside of operating hours, please follow the language prompts (1 for English, 2 for Spanish), and then dial 2 to reach the office mailbox.

(413) 586-7525

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