Data as of June 30, 2022, indicates that Nevada is making progress in efforts to construct homes that include radon resistant new construction (RRNC). Statewide total of 560 homes have been constructed with RRNC.
Clark, Douglas and Washoe Counties lead the state in the number of homes built with RNCC. The Radon Program maps indicate that those counties have large areas where the radon potential is great. Of homes tested in Nevada, 26% had elevated radon levels.
The Nevada Cancer Plan 2021-2025 addresses radon exposure through RNCC. New homes built radon-resistant had a baseline of 531. The target for improvement is 660 and current number built is 560.
Number RRNC by county is as shown:
# RRNC
County Name # Homes built RRNC
Carson City 41
Churchill 6
Clark 221
Douglas 128
Elko 3
Esmeralda 0
Eureka 0
Humboldt 2
Lander 1
Lincoln 1
Lyon 22
Mineral 1
Nye 1
Pershing 1
Storey 1
Washoe 129
White Pine 2
Statewide totals 560
Source: Nevada Radon Report, Vol. 19, Quarter 4, FY 2022, March – June 2022
Contact Person:
Christine Kelly
Program Manager
Nevada Radon Education Program
University of Nevada, Reno Extension
4955 Energy Way
Reno, NV 89502
775-336-0252 (office)
775-843-6824 (cell)
chrisk@unr.edu
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