Contributed by Allison Perry SullivanIn FY 2017, the Connecticut Department of Health (CTDPH) Radon Program partnered with 22 local health departments across the state. As part of the partnership more than 1800 radon test kits were distributed to state residents. The Radon Program tracked the return…
by Margaret HendersonSchool Environmental Health: An Investment in Our Future, a slide presentation, notes radon as a possible air contaminant in Alaska schools. http://dhss.alaska.gov/akshwi/documents/2017presentations/schoolenvironmentalhealth.pdf It is estimated that 69% of schools in Alaska have…
The number of cities and counties in Colorado that are requiring passive radon mitigation systems (Appendix F in the local building code) in all new homes continues to grow. Approximately half the homes in Colorado have levels of radon that exceed the USEPA recommended action level of 4 pCi/L. Be…
by Margaret HendersonIn 2014, mapping shows that the State of Indiana is predominately in Zone 1, where radon levels are expected to exceed 4 pCi/L, the recommended USEPA action level. According to testing in 2013, an average of 36% of the homes in Zone 1 counties showed test results exceeding 4 pC…
by Margaret HendersonThe Nevada Radon Education Program outreach to residents in retirement communities and to home owner associations (HOAs) resulted in increased awareness and radon testing in several neighborhoods.
An hour-long presentation was given to 170 residents of Sun City Anthem by the Nev…
by Margaret HendersonIn Virginia, there are 46 high risk, 24 moderate risk and 26 low risk counties for radon exposure. Categories are based on the USEPA Zones:
* Zone 1: Counties with predicted average indoor radon screening levels greater than 4 pCi/L
* Zone 2: Counties with predicted average indo…