PCB risk at the Eichendorff primary school: rooms blocked, renovation is running!

PCB risk at the Eichendorff primary school: rooms blocked, renovation is running!

Eichendorff-Grundschule, Wolfsburg, Deutschland - shock message from Wolfsburg! At air measurements in the Eichendorff primary school, alarming quantities of polychlorinated biphenylene (PCB) were discovered! These dangerous substances, once used in building materials, are now considered serious health risks. As a precaution, three rooms of the school were blocked as a precaution after the first worrying values were recorded.

During the autumn holidays, the investigations continued and brought even more light into the dark. The results show that there are other rooms that can only be used after a comprehensive renovation. Positive: Some classrooms are below the specified limit and, apart from pregnant and breastfeeding women, may remain open to lessons. For the affected rooms, however, it is already clear that they have to be subjected to a thorough renovation to ensure the safety of the students and teachers.

health assessment of the situation

The good news continues! The health department reports that despite the values found, no health damage from students or teachers can be expected. The PCB burden seems to have been minimal, and thanks to years of protective measures, the burden on the population has dropped significantly in recent decades. Nevertheless, the city of Wolfsburg does not remain idle and plans to complete the complete renovation of the affected rooms.

measures to ensure school operations

Together with the responsible authorities, Wolfsburg is working hard to find suitable alternative rooms in order to maintain school operations as smoothly as possible. The aim is to offer the students and the teachers a safe and healthy learning environment. So the situation remains tense, but with determination and cooperation, a quick solution is being worked on!