Radon is a naturally occurring gas that seeps into buildings from the surrounding soil. You can't see, taste, or smell radon. The only way to discover if high levels of radon are present is through testing. High levels have been found in a number of schools across the country. School isn't the only place, every home should be tested as well.
Testing is simple and inexpensive.
EPA has published guidance that is available free to schools throughout the country. Call your state radon office for more information. Even if your school does fail the radon test, the problem can be corrected. Proven techniques are available that will lower radon levels and lower the risks of lung cancer from radon exposure. Radon enters homes most commonly through cracks in foundations, openings around pumps and drains, construction joints, and cracks in walls.