by Margaret Henderson
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services advises that Nebraska has a very high incidence of elevated radon levels in homes. Half of the tests taken have had results greater than the recommended action level of 4 pCi/L.
In order to aid the public in understanding the incidence of elevated radon levels throughout the state, a series of maps have been provided.
The maps show:
· Average radon concentrations by county - showing that a majority of the counties in Nebraska have radon levels exceeding 4 pCi/L;
· Highest radon results by county – showing that seven counties have results more than 100 pCi/L; and
· Number of homes tested by county – showing that three counties have more than 2000 homes tested.
See the radon maps at http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Radon-Data.aspx
The Department also provides information on how to get a radon test kit and a list of contractors who are licensed to measure and mitigate radon levels in homes.
For more information, contact:
Office of Environmental Health Hazards & Indoor Air
Division of Public Health/Department of Health & Human Services
Phone Number (402) 471-1005
Toll Free Number (888) 242-1100
Email Address dhhs.healthhazardsindoorair@nebraska.gov
United States