WEBThis booklet can help you: Select a qualified radon mitigation contractor to reduce the radon levels in your home. Determine an appropriate radon reduction method. Maintain your radon reduction system.
Radon | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can have a big impact on your Indoor Air Quality. Which Radon Zone do you live in? Find Data and Information about Regional, State and Tribal Radon Programs.
Radon Standards of Practice | US EPA
WEBJan 30, 2024 · List of consensus based radon standards of practice that can be purchased through AARST or ANSI. This includes Radon Mitigation Standards and Protocols for Measuring Radon and Radon Decay Products for Schools and …
What is EPA's Action Level for Radon and What Does it Mean?
WEBJun 24, 2024 · The EPA recommends homes be fixed if the radon level is 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) or more. Because there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, the EPA also recommends that Americans consider fixing their home for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
How much can a radon mitigation system cost? | US EPA
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99 percent. Most homes can be fixed for about the same cost as other common home repairs. Your costs may vary depending on the size and design of your home and which radon reduction methods are needed.
Radon-Resistant Construction Basics and Techniques | US EPA
WEBSep 3, 2024 · By building radon-resistant new homes, builders and contractors help reduce buyers’ risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon in indoor air.
Radon Frequently Asked Questions | US EPA - U.S.
WEBSep 3, 2024 · What about radon and radioactivity in granite countertops? Radon Mitigation. How much can a radon mitigation system cost? How do I know if my radon mitigation system is working properly? Why must radon be …
Radon Publications, Webinars, and Videos | US EPA
WEBMar 26, 2024 · As part of an effective IAQ management program, schools should test for radon to know if radon levels are elevated — and if so, reduce risks to occupants through radon mitigation. Many schools have successfully applied radon mitigation strategies to control indoor radon levels.
Find a Radon Test Kit or Measurement and Mitigation Professional
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Find a qualified radon service professional to fix or mitigate your home. If you have questions about a radon, you should contact your state radon contact and/or contact one or both of the two privately-run National Radon Proficiency Programs.
The National Radon Action Plan - A Strategy for Saving Lives
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Led by the American Lung Association, the national radon workgroup agreed on a framework for action aimed at incorporating radon testing, radon mitigation and radon-resistant construction into systems that govern purchasing, financing, constructing and renovating homes and other buildings.
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