The Illinois School District 19 is trying to determine whether or not asbestos needs to be removed from one of its schools or if it can be sealed and still pose no threat to students and staff. The building in question houses both the Alden-Hebron Middle School and the Alden-Hebron High School and was built in the 1920’s at which time asbestos was in wide use in a number of building materials.

According to District 19 Superintendent they are hoping to construct new buildings for the schools which is why they are unsure as to exactly how to go about handling the asbestos floor tiles present in the building.

The dangerous nature of asbestos was not discovered until well into the twentieth century which is why it is present in a number of America’s schools. As these schools age removal becomes necessary so that asbestos does not become disturbed. Disturbed asbestos may lead to the development of any one of a number of asbestos-related diseases which include asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.

Because such diseases typically have such a long latency period it is very difficult to find effective treatment options. In many cases such a disease will already be in its advanced stages of development by the time diagnosis occurs.

School officials have stated that bids for the asbestos remediation work will open on February 27th.

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