Waterford Public Schools Moisture Control

Waterford Public Schools (Waterford) undertakes proactive measures for managing IAQ issues with a focus on mold prevention. For its efforts, Waterford received an Achievement Award from the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Association as well as an award from the Connecticut School Indoor Environment Resource Team. In October 2003, Waterford was also recognized for its IAQ management efforts with an IAQ TfS Excellence Award at EPA’s 4th Annual IAQ TfS Symposium in Washington, DC.

Waterford’s IAQ program began when its Assistant Superintendent attended the IAQ TfS National Symposium in 2002. Upon his return to the District, he requested that staff members and parents volunteer to serve on an IAQ Team. He assured the school community that no crisis situation existed and explained that this was a proactive venture to improve air quality for everyone and to make Waterford