Dangerous levels of Radon found in 28 MCPS schools.
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10:03 Have not received that letter yet. May I ask which school? Appears as if the Principals should have been more on top of things since [b]the Starr MCPS system is known to drop the ball[/b]. Anyone else receive the letter? Thank you[/quote] Damn you, Starr! You haven't been superintendent in almost a year, but everything MCPS does or doesn't do is still all your fault! |
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| People who are so outraged about this should probably get a monitor for their basements. I bet many if not most of them are near or over 4 too. And then there's your workplace, your child's private school, your gym, your parents' house... All I'm saying is, if you insist on worrying yourself to pieces over this you really need to be consistent and worry about radon everywhere, because it's a naturally occurring gas and it's not just something that's in "bad" or "old" places like lead paint or asbestos. It's everywhere. |
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You linked to an EPA fact sheet about the possibility that older schools and buildings may have caulk that contains PCBs.
But I don't think you read the fact sheet. |
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| I think I read the fact sheet and I think you should go visit some maryland schools. |
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Why So Many Schools in Connecticut Probably Have Toxic PCBs – But Aren’t Being Tested
"For nearly three decades across the U.S., toxic polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, were widely used in school construction and renovation work. A WNPR investigation has found that two-thirds of schools in Connecticut could be contaminated. Despite a 1979 ban on PCBs -- a synthetic chemical -- and their classification as a known human carcinogen by the World Health Organization, there’s no state or federal law that requires testing for the presence of PCBs in schools.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that much like asbestos, undisturbed PCBs don’t pose a health risk. But a growing body of research disputes that position. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that PCBs can pose a long-term inhalation risk for workers, and a more serious risk in the case of a fire. About 66 percent of public schools in the state were built or renovated between 1950 and 1979, when PCBs were commonly used. The chemicals are likely to be in adhesive or caulk inside the walls, or sealing the windows -- in fireproofing, flooring, or paint. The EPA recommends testing to be sure." Without testing, schools undergo standard renovations, risking the release of PCBs. The toxic materials can end up in the surrounding air, dirt, or soil, said Dr. David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at the University of Albany from NPR http://wnpr.org/post/why-so-many-schools-connecticut-probably-have-toxic-pcbs-aren-t-being-tested#stream/0 |
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There is a long list of actions under "What can I do about PCBs in schools?" Not on this list: keep your child out of school. |
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Sorry but you are missing some information as some schools are closed because of this issue.
Radon exposure adds up- cumulative risk. |
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A great site http://www.pcbinschools.org
That said- mcps needs to deal with the school health issues at hand Have they tested for PCBs? Immediately remediate the radon-- and they best hardwire the school to eliminate the radiation from the wifi. http://safetechforschoolsmaryland.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-exposure-levels-of-federal.html |
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gonzaga website |
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thanks mcps. already did that but u fid not check classroom |
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| I just a letter from DC's school today regarding this. Why'd they wait so long? |
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The Gonzaga website says that MCPS administrators send their kids to Gonzaga, Holy Cross, and Good Counsel? |
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