Brooklyn, New York: PCBs in Schools

PCBs in NYC Schools

First discovered in Staten Island schools… PCBs have now been discovered in Brooklyn school buildings. PCBs, in schools built before 1979, have been detected within the light ballasts. The EPA tested 28 samples in the Brooklyn school and found that 18 of the samples contained high levels of PCBs.

Although it would be extremely expensive to decontaminate New York City of the PCBs in schools, dangerous health consequences, including cancer and other life-threatening diseases, have been connected to PCBs exposure. By not solving the issue, students will continue to be exposed to PCBs in schools. Because PCBs do not easily degrade, they can remain in our bodies for many years.

PCBs in caulk and in light ballasts have been the biggest concern of PCBs in schools. PCBs have also been detected in some floor tile samples. PCBs were an element in the construction of schools and in electrical supplies from around the 1950s to 1978. Between those years, countless numbers of students have been exposed to PCBs in schools.

If you or a loved one are concerned about exposure to PCBs in schools, please fill out our online form. You can also contact one of our experienced PCBs attorneys.