Cinnaminson, New Jersey, March 14, 2025
The Boise School District recently announced that as part of a proactive effort to test for radon in their facilities, elevated levels were detected in parts of North Junior High School over the winter break.
According to the District:
The testing identified elevated radon levels in three classrooms located in the cafeteria basement, where levels exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recommended action level of 4 pCi/L, ranging from 1.9 pCi/L to 5.6 pCi/L.
The District has taken steps to address the radon levels by increasing fresh air intake through the HVAC system. They have also scheduled ongoing tests to monitor the radon levels.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is released from rock, soil, and water. In homes and buildings, it can accumulate to dangerous levels as it moves up through the ground to the indoor air through cracks and other holes in the foundation. In some situations, radon can also enter through well water.
“When building occupants breathe in radon, radioactive particles from it can get trapped in the lungs,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America, claiming the lives of about 21,000 people each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention even warns that as many as 1 in 15 homes in this country have high radon levels. These same radon issues can be a concern in virtually all types of buildings, as the school in Idaho shows.”
Exposure to radon is a preventable health risk and testing for radon levels in homes, daycare centers, schools, and other buildings can help prevent unnecessary exposure. If elevated radon levels are detected, there are a number of actions that can be taken to address the problem. To help identify these exposure risks, EMSL Analytical provides affordable laboratory testing solutions and easy-to-use test kits.
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