Where is the ideal location to place a radon detector in a school?

The ideal location to place a radon detector in a school is in a ground-level classroom or basement classroom. This is because radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that typically originates from the ground and can accumulate in confined spaces, especially in basements and lower levels of buildings. These areas are where radon concentrations are often highest due to their proximity to the ground, where the gas seeps in from the soil and underlying rock.

Positioning the radon detector in a ground-level or basement classroom ensures more accurate readings of radon levels that students and staff might be exposed to in everyday activities. The placement of the detector in these areas allows for effective monitoring of indoor air quality and helps to implement any necessary mitigation measures if elevated levels are detected.

Other locations, such as near the entrance, on the roof, or in the gymnasium, do not provide the optimal conditions for detecting radon levels. The entrance may not reflect the concentration of radon found within the building, while the roof is far from the ground source of radon and unlikely to accumulate the gas. The gymnasium, being generally elevated from the ground level and often having higher ceilings, would not be an effective location for assessing radon levels in areas where students spend significant time