The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Geological and Geophysical Surveys, provides a data portal with radon data for Alaska. The map gives guidance on where radon has been measured in Alaska and the radon potential in the state. The Department encourages the public to share data so that more information can be available. In using the information about radon, the Alaska’s Division of Public Health recommends all residents test their homes for radon. (http://www.epi.alaska.gov/bulletins/docs/b2015_25.pdf).
Description of the Data Layers is as follows:
Radon observations: Hexagons are colored based on the average (mean) of the indoor-air radon test results that are located in each hexagon. Where multiple test results are available at an individual test location (building), the maximum value is used. As of September 30, 2019, test results were available for 1,737 individual buildings statewide. Hexagons containing fewer than 10 results are labelled with “LC”, meaning “Low Count”. Hexagons may be selected to show additional statistics.
Radon potential: The radon-potential layer is modeled from available test results and three statewide datasets, uranium in soils and sediments, depth to water table (and permafrost), and geology.
Data layers are current as of September 30, 2019.
To see the mapping project, visit the link Alaska Radon Web App
For more information, contact Jennifer Athey at jennifer.athey@alaska.gov or (907) 451-5028. General questions about radon may also be directed to the Alaska Radon Hotline at 1(800) 478-8324.
https://geoportal.dggs.dnr.alaska.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8ed4e400e2d9460c8cf959…
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