Radon Tests
Radon tests started in early November and will continue through January until all schools are tested.
Radon tests in schools are required by the state to ensure that air quality is safe for students. Radon is a gas found in soil caused by natural deposits of uranium. It is more common in some geographic areas, but it can be found anywhere. If it is present and moves through the soil into a building, it can disperse into the air and release damaging particles that can lead to lung cancer after prolonged exposure.
The tests to date have not detected radon. Positive results would require building or air circulation improvements.
Learn more about radon testing in schools.
Testing schedule and school results
| School | Approximate Test Dates |
Results |
| Week 1 | ||
| Timber Ridge School | Nov. 6 – 10, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Nov. 6 – 10, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| South Shore Elementary | Nov. 6 – 10, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Waverly Elementary School | Nov. 6 – 10, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Week 2 | ||
| North Albany Elementary | Nov. 13 – 17, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| North Albany Middle School | Nov. 13 – 17, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Fir Grove Elementary | Nov. 13 – 17, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Nov. 13 – 17, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Fairmount | Nov. 13 – 17, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Week 3 | ||
| Memorial Middle School | Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Liberty Elementary School | Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Takena Elementary School | Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Oak Elementary School | Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Week 4 | ||
| Central Elementary School | Dec. 4 – 8, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Calapooia Middle School | Dec. 4 – 8, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Periwinkle Elementary School | Dec. 4 – 8, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Tangent Elementary School | Dec. 4 – 8, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Week 5 | ||
| Albany Options School | Dec. 11 – 15, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Dec. 11 – 15, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Dec. 11 – 15, 2017 | No elevated levels See report |
| Week 6 | ||
| South Albany High School | Jan. 8 – 12, 2018 | |
| Week 7 | ||
| West Albany High School | Jan. 22 – 26, 2018 |