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Radon alarm outbreak: Schlossbergschule in Vaihingen temporarily closed!
In Vaihingen an der Enz, elevated radon levels were discovered at the Schlossbergschule, which led to the closure of basement rooms.
Radon alarm outbreak: Schlossbergschule in Vaihingen temporarily closed!
At the Schlossbergschule in Vaihingen an der Enz, Baden-Württemberg, increased radon levels were found during a routine check. This discovery led to the closure of the basement rooms, which had previously been used as workshops and work rooms. School management responded immediately to ensure the safety of students. The technology lessons were temporarily moved to the workroom of a neighboring school in order to maintain teaching operations. The duration of the closure has not yet been determined, but the aim is to reopen the basement rooms as quickly as possible.
Radon levels exceeded the accepted upper limit of 300 becquerels per cubic meter, alarming those responsible. Radon, an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, is formed by the radioactive decay of uranium and can be present in rocks containing uranium deposits. In high concentrations, radon is considered harmful to health, which required urgent action. Mercury reports that the city administration is already planning measures with experts to effectively reduce radon levels.
Health risks from radon
Radon is considered a leading cause of lung cancer. According to the Federal Office for Radiation Protection Around 6% of all lung cancer deaths in Germany can be attributed to radon. There is no known threshold below which radon is considered safe. The risk of lung cancer increases in direct proportion to the radon concentration in the air we breathe and the duration of exposure.
At the Schlossberg School, the students did not regularly spend eight hours five days a week in the affected basement rooms. Nevertheless, the environmental situation is unsettling because radon can accumulate in closed rooms. The school management and the city administration are aware of the acute lack of space, which is made even worse by the closure of the basement rooms. Measures to further measure radon in other municipal buildings on the Schlossberg have also already been initiated.
While officials work to find a quick solution, student safety remains the top priority. daily news reiterates that the health risks of radon should not be underestimated and that effective protective measures are essential to minimize the risk to students in the long term.