Radon Testing Results

January 20, 2017
Ms. Carolyn Umberger

Wythe County Public Schools
1570 Reservoir Street
Wytheville, Virginia 24382
cumberger@wythek12.org
o: (276) 228-5411
Re: Radon Re-Sampling and Reporting

Spiller and Speedwell Elementary Schools
Wythe County Public Schools
1570 Reservoir Street
Wytheville, Virginia 24382
EI Project No: IHRI160236.00
Dear Ms. Umberger:
The EI Group has completed Radon re-sampling in select areas that that were found to be above 4
picocuries per liter (pCi/L) at the following addresses:
Spiller Elementary School located at 330 Tazewell Street in Wytheville, Virginia 24382. The structure is
a single story school building. Approximate square footage of the ground floor of the structure is 76,760
ft. The school was first constructed in 1958 with additions constructed in 1970 and 2003. Classrooms
#239, 241, 242 and 249 all had results above 4 pCi/L during the previous sampling event completed by EI
in June of 2016 and had to be re-sampled.
Speedwell Elementary School located at 6820 Cedar Springs Road in Speedwell, Virginia 24374. The
structure is a single story school building. Approximate square footage of the ground floor of the structure
is 39,350 ft. The school was first constructed in 1935 with additions constructed in 1949 and 1974. The
Gymnasium, Classrooms OC-3, and OC-6 all had results above 4 pCi/L during the previous sampling
event completed by EI in June of 2016 and had to be re-sampled.
Procedures and Standards
Radon gas is a colorless, tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally from the decay of uranium.
Radon gas can be found in soil, rock, groundwater, and air. Radon has a half-life of only 3.8 days and
decays to its daughter elements (polonium 218, polonium 214, bismuth 214, and lead 214). It is these
daughter elements that represent the health hazard commonly associated with radon. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established 4.0 pCi/L as an action level for radon gas.
When completed a short-term radon test (48 hours to 90 days), typically charcoal canisters and/or
liquid scintillation (LS) canisters are placed one per classroom, and for common areas, one per 2,000
square feet. For this project we used LS canisters that were placed at least three feet from the windows
and exit doors, one foot from exterior walls, and two feet above the floor.
It is recommended that closed conditions or normal entry and exit procedures be observed for 48
hours prior to sampling and during the radon survey. This includes not propping open exterior
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doors or windows and avoiding using exhaust fans, with the exception of standard kitchen and
bathroom fans. Normal heating and cooling procedures should also be followed for at least 48 hours
prior to testing and during testing.
EI certified personnel placed and collected canisters on the ground floor of specific
classrooms/common areas that were found to test high during the last sampling event in June of 2016 in
accordance with the EPA guidelines. Based on US EPA regulations, duplicate measurements were made
for 10% of the canisters placed and field blanks should be deployed for 5% of the canisters placed.
A total of seven (7) canisters were placed on the ground floor, along with two blind duplicates placed
by EI personnel, and two field duplicates provided by the laboratory and chosen at random. Also placed
with the samples and chosen at random were two (2) field blanks, or unopened canisters. Field Blanks
are utilized to determine bias introduced from shipping and storage of the sample kits. Duplicates
are deployed to determine precision in analysis by the laboratory as a Relative Percentage Difference
(RPD) of the sample kits. The RPD should be less than 67% if the radon measurement is less than 4
pCi/L and less than 36% if the radon measurement is more than 4 pCi/L. It is recommended if the RPD
is too large, the results are to be discarded and the test repeated. Two types of duplicates were deployed
during the survey. Field duplicates were provided by the laboratory and there was one placed in each
school building by Ms. Mannone at random. Blind duplicates were two separate sample kits placed in a
location determined by EI and unknown by the laboratory.
Sample Results
The radon survey was performed by Ms. Laura Mannone (Radon Measurement Professional
License No. 108177 RT) over a period of one day, December 30, 2016; and retrieved by EI on January 3,
2017. The samples were submitted to EMSL Analytical, Inc. in Cinnaminson, New Jersey for
analysis using the EPA recommended method #402-R-92-004. Tables 1-13 present the results of the
radon LS canisters analyzed by EMSL only in areas where the levels measured above 1 picocuries/liter
(pCi/l). The laboratory data sheets are included as an attachment.
RADON SAMPLE RESULTS

Table 1: Spiller Elementary School Dec/Jan Sampling Event
Device No. Location Result Previous Result (pCi/L) Average (pCi/L) Comments
(pCi/L)
268383 Classroom 239 10.8 5.9 8.4
268601 Classroom 241 9.4
268530 Classroom 241 9.3 4.1 7.6 Blind Dup
268615 Classroom 242 5.0 5.5 5.3
268451 Classroom 249 3.2
269238 Classroom 249 3.2 4.1 3.5 Field Dup
The EI Group, Inc. 800.717.3472 www.ei1.com

Table 2: Speedwell Elementary School Dec/Jan Sampling Event
Device No. Location Result Previous Result Average (pCi/L) Comments

(pCi/L)
268483 Gym 12.3 4.2
269154 Gym 13.4 3.7 7.8 Field Dup
268563 Gym 10.6 2.5
268573 OC-6 5.2 4.2 4.7
268571 OC-3 5.4
4.4 4.9
268600 OC-3 5.0 Blind Dup
Ten (10) of the results yielded measurable indoor radon concentrations exceeding the EPA action level
of 4.0 pCi/L (elevated results are in bold in the above table).
Recommendations
Based on the levels identified at the site, EI recommends remediation as soon as possible the in areas
that yielded concentrations exceeding the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. It should be noted that short
term samples may fluctuate and therefore resampling would be prudent to verify results prior to
proceeding with the installation of any mitigation system. It should also be noted that during the
previous sampling event, in June of 2016, these same areas were above the EPA AL but efforts to
resample during that time, and under the same conditions were not able to be met until winter break. The
elevated samples on December 30, 2016 through January 3, 2016 were located in the following areas:
Speedwell Elementary School:

OC-6
OC-3
Gym
Spiller Elementary School:

Classroom 239
Classroom 242
Classroom 241
For all other areas that yielded concentrations under the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, the EPA
recommends following up with additional testing, sometime in the future. The EPA recommends to
follow-up with either another short-term test or a long-term test (91+ days) if the results of an initial
short-term test are between 4 pCi/L and 10 pCi/L. The long-term test will give a better estimate of the
year-round average radon level; however, the short-term test provides faster results to facilitate quicker
action. The EPA recommends taking immediate action to remediate the radon concentrations if the
initial short- term test is above 10 pCi/L and to take action if the average of second short term test and
the first short term test is above 4 pCi/L. Also, as stated above, it is recommended if the RPD is too
large, the results be discarded and the test repeated.

Qualifications
This report summarizes our evaluation of the conditions observed at the above referenced site. Our
findings are based upon our observations at the facility and results of analyses of the samples obtained at
the time of our visits only. Any conditions discovered which deviate from the data contained in this
report should be presented to us for our evaluation.
EI appreciates the opportunity to provide these environmental services to Wythe County Public Schools.
Please feel free to call (804) 320-9300 with any question or if further assistance is needed.
Sincerely,
The EI Group, Inc.
Laura Mannone
Radon Measurement Professional #108177RT
Chadwick Bowman
Manager, Richmond Operations
Attachments: Sample Locations

Laboratory Reports

Spiller Elementary School

SpillerElementarySchool
IHRI160236.00
December30,2016
1 2+ED
3+FD
DenotesSampleLocation ED:BlindDuplicate
B:Blank FD:FieldDuplicate
EMSL Order: 381700161
EMSL Analytical, Inc.
200 Route 130 North, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
CustomerID: ENIN66
Phone/Fax: (800) 220-3675 / (856) 786-0327 CustomerPO: IHRI
http://www.EMSL.com cinnaminsonradonlab@emsl.com ProjectID:
Attn: Laura Mannone Phone: (804) 320-9300

Fax: (804) 320-9302
The EI Group, Inc.
Received: 01/05/17 2:08 PM
4186 Innslake Drive
Analysis Date: 1/6/2017
Glen Allen, VA 23060 Collected: 12/30/2016
Project: IHRI / Spiller ES

Test Site: Spiller ES
330 Tazewell Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Test Report: Radon in Air Test Results

Samples for EMSL Kit 158069
Radon Activity Temperature Humidity
Liquid Scintillation ID Location pCi/L Start Stop F % Sample Type
268383 Classroom 239 10.8 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 68 30 Customer

381700161-0001 11:25:00 AM 6:11:00 AM
Sample Notes:


381700161-0002 11:29:00 AM 6:11:00 AM
Sample Notes:


381700161-0003 11:30:00 AM 6:11:00 AM
Sample Notes:

268615 Classroom 242 5 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 68 20 Customer

381700161-0004 11:42:00 AM 6:12:00 AM
Sample Notes:
269125 Classroom 242 0 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 68 20 Blank
381700161-0005 11:42:00 AM 6:12:00 AM
Sample Notes:
Test Report RadonMultiKit-7.30.4 Printed: 1/17/2017 4:51:47 PM Page 1 of 2

CustomerID: ENIN66

Fax: (804) 320-9302
The EI Group, Inc.
Received: 01/05/17 2:08 PM
4186 Innslake Drive
Project: IHRI / Spiller ES

Test Site: Spiller ES
330 Tazewell Street
Wytheville, VA 24382


381700161-0006 11:49:00 AM 6:13:00 AM
Sample Notes:
269238 Classroom 249 3.2 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 62 20 Duplicate
381700161-0007 11:49:00 AM 6:13:00 AM
Sample Notes:
Duplicate RPD = 0%
The radon test was performed using a liquid scintillation radon detector/s and counted on a liquid scintillation counter using approved EPA testing
protocols for Radon in Air testing. The EPA recommends fixing your home if the average of two short-term tests taken in the lowest lived-in level of the
home show radon levels that are equal to or greater than 4.0pCi/L.
The EPA recommends retesting your home every two years.
Please contact EMSL Analytical, Inc. or your State Health Department for further information.
All procedures used for generating this report are in complete accordance with the current EPA protocols for the analysis of Radon in Air.
Report Note
Analyst(s)
Joulian Wilmer (7)
Laura Freeman, Radon Laboratory Manager &
Peixue Ma, Ph.D, NJ Radon Measurement Specialist NJ MES
13502
In no event shall EMSL be liable for indirect, special, consequential, or incidental damages, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profit or goodwill regardless of the negligence (either sole or
concurrent) of EMSL and whether EMSL has been informed of the possibility of such damages, arising out of or in connection with EMSLs services thereunder or the delivery, use, reliance upon or
interpretation of test results by client or any third party. We accept no legal responsibility for the purposes for which the client uses the test results. In no event shall EMSL be liable to a client or any third
party, whether based upon theories of tort, contract or any other legal or equitable theory, in excess of the amount paid to EMSL by client thereunder. The test results meets all NELAC requirements unless
otherwise specified.
Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ Accreditations: NRSB ARL6006, NJ DEP 03036, MEB 92525, PA 2573, IN 00455, IA L00032, RI RAS-024, ME
20200C, NE RMB-1083, NY ELAP 10872, NM 885-10L, FL RB2034, OH RL-39, NRPP #106178AL, KS-LB-0005, IL RNL2008202..
Initial report from 01/12/2017 18:29:25
Please visit www.radontestinglab.com

OrderID: 381700404
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Speedwell Elementary School

SpeedwellElementarySchool
IHRI160236.00
December30,2016
5+FD 6 7
8+ED
DenotesSampleLocation ED:BlindDuplicate
B:Blank FD:FieldDuplicate
CustomerID: ENIN66

Fax: (804) 320-9302
The EI Group, Inc.
Received: 01/05/17 2:08 PM
4186 Innslake Drive
Project: IHRI / Speedwell ES

Test Site: Speedwell ES
6820 Cedar Springs Road
Speedwell, VA 24374

268483 Gym 12.3 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 66 30 Customer

381700404-0001 12:26:00 PM 6:37:00 AM
Sample Notes:
269154 Gym 13.4 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 66 30 Duplicate
381700404-0002 12:26:00 PM 6:37:00 AM
Sample Notes:
Duplicate RPD = 8.6%

268563 Gym 10.6 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 66 30 Customer

381700404-0003 12:28:00 PM 6:36:00 AM
Sample Notes:

268677 OC-6 0 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 70 20 Blank

381700404-0004 12:39:00 PM 6:40:00 AM
Sample Notes:

268573 OC-6 5.2 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 70 20 Customer

381700404-0005 12:39:00 PM 6:40:00 AM
Sample Notes:

268571 OC-3 5.4 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 70 20 Customer

381700404-0006 12:43:00 PM 6:39:00 AM
Sample Notes:

CustomerID: ENIN66

Fax: (804) 320-9302
The EI Group, Inc.
Received: 01/05/17 2:08 PM
4186 Innslake Drive
Project: IHRI / Speedwell ES

Test Site: Speedwell ES
6820 Cedar Springs Road
Speedwell, VA 24374

268600 OC-3 5 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 70 20 Duplicate

381700404-0007 12:43:00 PM 6:39:00 AM
Sample Notes:
The radon test was performed using a liquid scintillation radon detector/s and counted on a liquid scintillation counter using approved EPA testing
protocols for Radon in Air testing. The EPA recommends fixing your home if the average of two short-term tests taken in the lowest lived-in level of the
home show radon levels that are equal to or greater than 4.0pCi/L.
The EPA recommends retesting your home every two years.
Please contact EMSL Analytical, Inc. or your State Health Department for further information.
All procedures used for generating this report are in complete accordance with the current EPA protocols for the analysis of Radon in Air.
Report Note
Analyst(s)
Joulian Wilmer (7)
Laura Freeman, Radon Laboratory Manager &
Peixue Ma, Ph.D, NJ Radon Measurement Specialist NJ MES
13502
In no event shall EMSL be liable for indirect, special, consequential, or incidental damages, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profit or goodwill regardless of the negligence (either sole or
concurrent) of EMSL and whether EMSL has been informed of the possibility of such damages, arising out of or in connection with EMSLs services thereunder or the delivery, use, reliance upon or
interpretation of test results by client or any third party. We accept no legal responsibility for the purposes for which the client uses the test results. In no event shall EMSL be liable to a client or any third
party, whether based upon theories of tort, contract or any other legal or equitable theory, in excess of the amount paid to EMSL by client thereunder. The test results meets all NELAC requirements unless
otherwise specified.
Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ Accreditations: NRSB ARL6006, NJ DEP 03036, MEB 92525, PA 2573, IN 00455, IA L00032, RI RAS-024, ME
20200C, NE RMB-1083, NY ELAP 10872, NM 885-10L, FL RB2034, OH RL-39, NRPP #106178AL, KS-LB-0005, IL RNL2008202..
Report Amended: 01/17/2017 16:54:17 Replaces the Inital Report 01/12/2017 18:36:28. Reason Code: Data Entry-Change to Appearance
Please visit www.radontestinglab.com

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January 20, 2017

Ms. Carolyn Umberger

Re: Radon Re-Sampling and Reporting

Dear Ms. Umberger:

Procedures and Standards

Environmental, Health and Safety Solutions.

RADON SAMPLE RESULTS

The EI Group, Inc. 800.717.3472 www.ei1.com

Device No. Location Result Previous Result Average (pCi/L) Comments

Speedwell Elementary School:

Spiller Elementary School:

The EI Group, Inc. 800.717.3472 www.ei1.com

Attachments: Sample Locations

The EI Group, Inc. 800.717.3472 www.ei1.com

The EI Group, Inc. 800.717.3472 www.ei1.com

Attn: Laura Mannone Phone: (804) 320-9300

Project: IHRI / Spiller ES

Test Report: Radon in Air Test Results

268383 Classroom 239 10.8 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 68 30 Customer

Samples for EMSL Kit 158076

268601 Classroom 241 9.4 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 68 20 Customer

Samples for EMSL Kit 158077

268530 Classroom 241 9.3 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 68 20 Customer

Samples for EMSL Kit 158065

268615 Classroom 242 5 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 68 20 Customer

Test Report RadonMultiKit-7.30.4 Printed: 1/17/2017 4:51:47 PM Page 1 of 2

Attn: Laura Mannone Phone: (804) 320-9300

Project: IHRI / Spiller ES

Test Report: Radon in Air Test Results

268451 Classroom 249 3.2 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 62 20 Customer

Initial report from 01/12/2017 18:29:25

Please visit www.radontestinglab.com

Test Report RadonMultiKit-7.30.4 Printed: 1/17/2017 4:51:47 PM Page 2 of 2

The EI Group, Inc. 800.717.3472 www.ei1.com

Attn: Laura Mannone Phone: (804) 320-9300

Project: IHRI / Speedwell ES

Test Report: Radon in Air Test Results

268483 Gym 12.3 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 66 30 Customer

Samples for EMSL Kit 158064

268563 Gym 10.6 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 66 30 Customer

Samples for EMSL Kit 158067

268677 OC-6 0 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 70 20 Blank

Samples for EMSL Kit 158066

268573 OC-6 5.2 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 70 20 Customer

Samples for EMSL Kit 158063

268571 OC-3 5.4 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 70 20 Customer

Test Report RadonMultiKit-7.30.4 Printed: 1/17/2017 4:54:17 PM Page 1 of 2

Attn: Laura Mannone Phone: (804) 320-9300

Project: IHRI / Speedwell ES

Test Report: Radon in Air Test Results

268600 OC-3 5 12/30/2016 1/3/2017 70 20 Duplicate

Please visit www.radontestinglab.com

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