Radiation and Health Newsletter – Explore Data and Resources 2022
Radon Awareness Week 2022
Day 3: Explore Data and Resources
Check out information on radon in your state and resources from your state radon program.
Explore data:
An estimated 1 in 15 homes in the United States has high radon levels—and high radon levels can be a risk anywhere. Explore CDC’s Tracking Network maps for radon testing data at the state and county level for most of the continental United States. Tracking radon data over time can help us identify areas with low testing that might have high levels of radon. These data can inform public health actions.
Find resources:
Did you know that your state has a radon control program? You can contact your state radon office for testing or purchase a test kit in a hardware store or online. If your test shows that radon levels are above 4pCi/L or you are interested in reducing radon in your home, contact your state radon office to help you find a qualified or state-certified radon contractor in your area to fix your home. Lowering high radon levels requires technical knowledge and special skills so you should rely only on a qualified professional for these repairs. Test radon levels again after any repairs to be sure they worked.
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