Source Of Natural Gas Odor Identified At CHS

A malfunctioning regulator caused the smell of natural gas at Cookeville High School Wednesday morning.

According to school officials, students and staff members were never in danger due to the odor.

Cookeville Gas Department officials determined that the malfunctioning regulator caused natural gas to be vented out of the CHS roof. An air-handling unit located near the vent caused the odor to be circulated back into some classroom areas on the first floor.

“Cookeville High School and Putnam County School officials would like to thank members of the Cookeville Gas Department for their quick response and assistance this morning in identifying the source of the odor,” Assistant Director of Schools Corby King said. “Putnam County School System maintenance personnel are replacing the malfunctioning part today.”

The school has returned to normal operations while repairs are being made.