Contributed by
Phillip Ray Gibson
NC Radon Program Coordinator
Division of Health Service Regulation, Radiation Protection Section
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
The North Carolina Radon Program has created a new basic radon fact sheet. We wrote the English version in "p…
EPA has recognized Nevada’s proactive efforts as being a “Successful approach for addressing radon in homes and residential real estate transactions.”
The EPA noted:
"Nevada tested more than 3,600 housing units for radon, of which, 190 were mitigated for radon and 19 were built with radon-reduc…
EPA has recognized Wisconsin’s radon efforts as being a “Successful approach for reducing radon risk through testing and remediation of schools and childcare facilities.”
The EPA noted:
"In Wisconsin, more than 1,400 schools and daycares were tested for radon during this reporting cycle (durin…
EPA has recognized radon programs in Texas, New Jersey and West Virginia as having a “Successful approach for reducing radon risk through testing and remediation of schools and childcare facilities.”
Tech University, which operates the state’s radon program, partnered with the Texas Department of St…
At the Indoor Environments Association Radon and Vapor Intrusions Symposium, Kim Steves received the Radon Hero Award for 2024.
The award was based on her 30 plus years at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, including leadership roles in the agency as well as national radon committees,…
In Minnesota has number of schools tested for radon increased significantly over the last four years, having tested 6,500 schools in 2020 to more than 16,700 schools in 2023. Beginning in 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health determined that school testing must be conducted by licensed profession…