University of Georgia to make repairs after dorm concerns
The University of Georgia will repair and deep clean several dorms after many students said poor ventilation, mold and other problems were making them sick, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
University officials told the AJC Monday that the repairs will begin during winter break and include replacing air filters, removing some older air conditioning units, changing toilet valves in one hall and cleaning fan coil units in two halls.
“The health, safety and well-being of our students are always the top priority at the University of Georgia, and this applies to the residential communities our students call home during their time on campus,” UGA President Jere Morehead said in a statement.
The AJC said last week that many first-year students have reported intense coughing, sore throat, congestion and other health conditions since moving into their dorms. Other colleges in the country have also faced concerns about living conditions in campus housing.
UGA said it has received 244 reports of potential mold since the start of the fall semester, but in most cases, mold was not discovered. The university is finalizing plans to spend $20 million to renovate five first-year residence halls by 2025.
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