by Margaret HendersonThe “Element of Surprise,” a poster created by a Carson City, Nevada, middle school student, won statewide first place and went on to be a first place winner in the national contest as well.
The Nevada Radon Program, operated through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extensio…
by Margaret HendersonThe Connecticut Department of Health Radon Program (CT DPH) promoted National Radon Action Month through partnerships with other entities and health organizations. See the “2018 Local Health - Radon Program Partnership” map on the link from page http://www.portal.ct.gov/DPH/Env…
by Margaret HendersonNational Radon Action Month in Kansan began with a proclamation from the governor and an accompanying news release. https://khap2.kdhe.state.ks.us/NewsRelease/PDFs/01.02.2018%20January%20is%20Radon%20Action%20Month.pdf
The news release notes that “The Kansas Radon Program is…
by Margaret HendersonOne in eight Vermont homes has levels of radon in excess of the 4pCi/L USEPA recommended action level. The average level in homes is 2.5 pCi/L.
In addition to presenting information on radon in air, the Vermont Department of Health provides information on radon in water becaus…
by Margaret HendersonThe Vermont Department of Health Radon Program encourages testing schools for radon. Since 2005, approximately 14% of the schools that have done radon testing have had concentrations in excess of 4pCi/L, the USEPA recommended action level. Some of the schools have had as much as…
by Margaret HendersonMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services provides radon information to encourage testing for radon. Based on and air quality database (2005-2012), the department has reported that 48 counties have average radon levels in excess of 4pCi/L, the USEPA recommended action l…