In Colorado, it has been estimated that 50% of homes have the potential for concentrations of indoor radon greater than 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), the level at which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests remedial action be taken. The estimated percentage of homes with high rad…
An Update from the State of UtahUtah is combating radon on a number of fronts. Eleanor Divver, the Radon Project Coordinator for the state, provides an update on the many radon initiatives in the state.
Legislation
The State of Utah has worked on important radon legislation this year. The Division o…
Now is a great time to start planning early for the next National Radon Action Month— in January 2015. By planning your media campaign early and getting a head start on developing outreach materials, you will be in excellent shape to launch a great campaign in six months and raise radon awareness th…
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) works in partnership with Kansas State University (KSU) on an innovative radon outreach program that prevents lung cancer. Through a radon grant program with EPA, the state university serves as a National Radon Service Provider. KSU also serves…
Although Texas covers a large geographic area its geology is such that only a small number of localized areas have elevated radon concentrations. Texas homes on the average have less than 1.0 pCi/L of radon, one-fourth the EPA action-level. Locations where radon may be an issue are in well-defined…
The Minnesota Department of Health is hiring a Project Consultant to promote radon to builders, real estate professionals, related groups, and the general public. These activities are designed to minimize exposures to radon in indoor air, with the emphasis on addressing radon in new home constructio…