USEPA in “Spotlight: Successful Approaches for Reducing Radon Risk “ noted the success of the North Dakota Radon Program in efforts directed toward testing and remediation of schools in high-risk radon areas.
“North Dakota released a series of case study videos demonstrating ways to respond to elevated radon levels in schools to ensure a safe environment for staff and children. The state’s radon website features three videos instructing school administrators, maintenance professionals and staff how to interpret testing results and implement a radon reduction plan if needed.”
The videos, “ND Radon Mitigation Videos - How to Fix Your School,” include the following three topics.
Dealing with Radon in Schools, a 32-minute video. https://deq.nd.gov/WM/radon/mitigation/Dealing-Radon-Schools/Dealing-Radon-Schools.html
This video presents discussion of the effects of the HVAC system, fresh air intakes and hourly variations and other factors in reducing elevated radon levels.
Dealing with Radon in Schools, a Case Study, a 14 minute video.
https://deq.nd.gov/WM/radon/mitigation/Case-No-Dak/Case-No-Dak.html
In this case study, a number of locations were discovered above the EPA recommended action level. The testing period and locations were discussed. Floor plan and building tunnels were examined along with the effects of fresh air intakes.
Dealing with Radon in Schools, Case Studies, a 1 hour video.
https://deq.nd.gov/WM/radon/mitigation/Case-No-Dak-2021/North%20Dakota%20Radon%20School%20Cases-202…
The video presents three case studies located in schools in Grand Forks, Medina and Rhame, North Dakota. Various locations and techniques for radon reduction were discussed. The video illustrates the different solutions used throughout the states based on unique situations in the school buildings. The conclusion noted that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work but various factors can be addressed successfully.
Contact:
Department of Environmental Quality, Radon Program
Justin Otto at 701-328-5166 or jOtto@nd.gov.
Source:
EPA SIRG Report 2022
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-02/final-2021-annual-sirg-activities-report-508c.pdf
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