by Margaret HendersonIn Nebraska, 59% of the test results indicated high radon levels (above 4 pCi/L). Homes with these levels should be reduced through mitigation based on the USEPA guidelines. Of 73,280 homes tested, the average result was 6 pCi/L.
Because Nebraska has a very high incidence of rad…
by Margaret HendersonThe Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has published radon testing protocols for child care centers. Instructions cover:
• Testing placement;
• Test results;
• Mitigation;
• Additional information; and
• Other resources.
The section on testing placement addresses which ro…
Reprinted from an announcement of the Minnesota Department of HealthRadon Partnership Workshops
Learn more about radon to help your organization raise awareness in your community.
The workshop is intended for all levels of expertise, whether you’re a novices or expert on radon.
Who should attend:
Lo…
by Margaret HendersonIn Nebraska, one out of every two radon tests conducted yielded a high result. Fifty-nine per cent of the homes tested had positive results. Nebraska ranks third in the nation for having high radon levels. To assist the public in understanding radon, testing and the importanc…
by Margaret HendersonThe Iowa Department of Public Health http://idph.iowa.gov/radonc provides information and assistance through its radon program and also contracts with the American Lung Association to maintain the Health House website http://www.healthhouse.org/radon/ia.cfm, and staff Iowa's Rad…
by Margaret HendersonThe Indiana Radon Program has the responsibility of licensing radon testers and mitigators in the State of Indiana, and providing the public of Indiana information about radon and its effects. http://www.in.gov/isdh/24346.htm
Indiana counties are designed as either Zone 1 or 2 (…