Dear Fairport School Community:

As you may be aware, in the past several months we have been collaboratively working with members of our school community regarding the odors from the Waste Management (WM) High Acres Landfill. I would like to update you on where we are as District since the last update in Winter – as we have been working with the Town of Perinton Supervisor Mike Barker, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and officials from WM – to resolve this issue.

After 11 weeks of working with WM to sample air for hydrogen sulfide levels (a colorless gas with a rotten-egg odor) with the device installed at the Dudley/Northside campus, we can share with you that air quality levels are considered safe and in good standing. This continuous air quality monitoring device has not found detectable levels of hydrogen sulfide since March 21, 2018. The air sampling data shows that the hydrogen sulfide readings are not at a level of concern.

The District Protocol is to respond to odor concerns immediately. The Facilities Staff are notified of an odor and go to Dudley/Northside to evaluate. The rooftop air monitoring device is read to identify the hydrogen sulfide levels. The Administration and District Office officials are also notified immediately when an event is reported.

We have been informed that the air monitoring will continue at least into the fall. The Town is pushing to have the monitors remain even longer. As always, the welfare of our students and staff is of utmost importance; we are committed to providing comfortable, healthy and safe learning environments.

Sincerely,

Brett Provenzano
Superintendent of Schools