by Margaret HendersonIn “Overview of Radon in Delaware,” the Division of Public Health Radon Program reports findings from a review of radon testing in homes in order to identify where elevated levels of radon might be anticipated. Elevated levels were considered to be in excess of 4 pCi/L, the US…
by Margaret HendersonThe Iowa Department of Public Health provides information to the public in a variety of ways in order to advise about the hazards of radon and encourage testing and mitigation. This outreach effort is based on the need to communicate the severity of the radon problem in Iowa.…
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…