The Minnesota State Indoor Radon Program is operated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) funds allow MDH to conduct outreach, education and research that contributes to over 34,000 radon tests and 5,000 mitigations annually in Minnesota. Minnesota provides matching funds (40% of total budget).
A recently updated fact sheet give more detail about radon in Minnesota, including legislation enacted regarding radon. The fact sheet is attached.
Highlights about the radon occurrence include:
· High radon levels exist in every state in the US. In Minnesota, nearly 80% of counties are rated high radon zones.
· About 40% of radon tests in Minnesota homes are above the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 4.0 pCi/L.
Information is provided about the Cancer Control Plan 2025, and Objective # 15, which addresses radon. Legislation enacted about radon in Minnesota is given.
To see the facts about radon in Minnesota, review the attached file. If you are a member of radonleaders.org, please log in to see the documents. Others may use the contact for information at the address given at the end of this article.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Tranter
Supervisor | Indoor Air Unit
Minnesota Department of Health
Office: 651-201-4618
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/air/radon/index.html
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