The administration of Regional School District #19 wishes to inform parents, guardians, students, staff and members of the public that the five (5) year retests of radon-in-air will be conducted the week of February 13, 2012. In accordance with Connecticut General Statute 10-220(d), schools are required to inspect and evaluate the indoor air quality of school buildings.  This required inspection and evaluation of indoor air quality includes evaluation of radon in air and water.

 EASTCONN Staff under the guidance from the Connecticut State Department of Education and the Connecticut Department of Public Health Radon Program will conduct the radon testing.  To test for radon in air, small canisters containing charcoal will be placed in 10% of all previous measured locations in occupied rooms that are in contact with the ground.  These canisters will be left in place for three school days.  The results will be made available upon request after March 15, 2012.

Questions or concerns regarding radon can be answered by contacting the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Radon Program, 860-509-7367 or Ralph Pemberton, Director of Building and Grounds at E.O. Smith High School, 860-487-2215.