by Margaret Henderson
To explain what Massachusetts residents need to know about radon and health, the Radon Assessment Unit of the Department of Public Health uses FAQ (frequently asked questions) sheets. See http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/environmental/iaq/radon-fact-sheet-2016.pdf
According to the department, an estimated 650,000 homes have radon levels that exceed the EPA action guideline of 4 pCi/L. Approximately 34,000 homes in Massachusetts are estimated to have radon levels that exceed 20 pCi/L.
This information, including how radon gets into the home, the health effects of radon, the significance of radon to Massachusetts residents, testing opportunities and how radon can be reduced in the home are addressed through FAQ sheets. This information is given in four languages:
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
For more information about radon and home testing, please contact:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Bureau of Environmental Health
Indoor Air Quality Program/Radon Assessment Unit
23 Service Center Road Northampton, MA 01060 (800) 723-6695 (toll-free in Massachusetts only) (413) 586-7525
TTY: (800) 769-9991
United States