Regulators to Conduct Radioactivity Testing at Niagara Falls School
Federal and state environmental regulators are scheduled to conduct radioactivity testing at the Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, NY. This action follows initial survey results that showed elevated readings on the school's property. School administrators have informed…
Buffalo, NY, November 6, 2026 — Federal and state environmental regulators are preparing to conduct comprehensive radioactivity testing at the Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls, located in Niagara Falls, NY. The announcement comes after initial survey results indicated elevated radiation readings on the school’s property.
The specific federal and state agencies involved were not detailed in the provided information. The timing for the commencement of the full testing protocols was also not specified. This action is a direct response to preliminary findings that identified higher-than-expected radiation levels during initial site surveys.
School administrators have taken steps to inform the parents of students attending the academy about the forthcoming testing. In their communications, administrators reportedly stated that the initial screenings performed thus far do not suggest an immediate health threat to students or staff. However, the news has prompted concern among some parents within the school community.
These concerned parents are reportedly advocating for expanded testing to include the interior of the school buildings. The details regarding the scope of the upcoming official testing, including whether it will encompass interior spaces, were not provided. The outcome of the testing and any potential remediation plans will depend on the results of the comprehensive survey to be conducted by the environmental regulators.
Story summarized from the original created by Geoff Kelly on investigativepost.org, see more information here.
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