January 01, 2025
WHEREAS, radon is a tasteless, odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that occurs as a result of the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It sometimes enters homes through openings in the foundation floor or walls; and,
WHEREAS, exposure to elevated levels of radon indoors…
Contributed by:
Phillip Ray Gibson, NC Radon Program Coordinator
The North Carolina Radon Program has created facts sheets specific to each of the 100 counties in North Carolina. The Radionuclide Fact Sheet includes:
• Specific recommendations as to if they should test air or air and private well w…
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…