How to Test Your Home

You can't see radon, but it's not hard to find out if you have a radon problem in your home. All you need to do is test for radon. Testing is easy and should only take a few minutes of your time.

There are Two General Ways to Test for Radon:

SHORT-TERM TESTING:

Testing is easy and should only take a few minutes of your time.

The quickest way to test is with short-term tests. Short-term tests remain in your home for two days to 90 days, depending...

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International Radon Project

The World Health Organization (WHO) says radon causes up to 15% of lung cancers worldwide.

In an effort to reduce the rate of lung cancer around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an international radon project to help countries increase awareness, collect data and encourage action to reduce radon-related risks.

The U.S. EPA is one of several countries supporting this initiative and is encouraged by WHO’s attention to this important public health ...

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Radon

EPA estimates that about 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the U.S. are radon-related.

Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas produced by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and water.

Radon is a form of ionizing radiation and a proven carcinogen. Lung cancer is the only known effect on human health from exposure to radon in air. Thus far, there is no evidence th...

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Radon in drinking water

Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that may cause cancer, and may be found in drinking water and indoor air. Some people who are exposed to radon in drinking water may have increased risk of getting cancer over the course of their lifetime, especially lung cancer.

Radon in soil under homes is the biggest source of radon in indoor air, and presents a greater risk of lung cancer than radon in drinking water. As required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA has developed a ...

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Radon Map

Radon occurs naturally and can be found at higher levels around the world. To check and see the radon levels in your area please click the following link. It will show you on a map the radon levels that may be present in your area. It is always good to test your home for radon and have it professionally managed or abated.

Radon Gas Area Map

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Radon Testing

If you are interested in finding a qualified radon service professional to test or mitigate your home, or you need to purchase or have questions about a radon measurement device, you should:

1. Contact your State Radon Contact to determine what are, or whether there are, requirements associated with providing radon measurement and or radon mitigations/reductions in your State. Some States maintain lists of contractors available in their state or they have proficiency programs or ...

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