Who is EPISD working with to eliminate the odor?
• EPISD is working with the school’s builder, VistaCon General Contractors, and outside consultants AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc. and SGB Engineering Inc. Technical experts with the Texas Department of State Health Services have also surveyed Brown to help assess and eliminate the sewer gas hazards problem. What has been the role of the Texas Department of State Health Services? • The Texas Department of State Health Services’ Regional Industrial Hygienist from El Paso and Senior Toxicologist from Austin are assessing the health risks to the student population and employees. The Department also is helping to identify sources of the sewer gas hazards and providing remedial guidance to help eliminate pathways of hydrogen sulfide exposure. They plan to will remain actively involved at Brown until the sewer-related indoor air pollution is eliminated. BackThe El Paso ISD does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex
