Wisconsin Radon Testing of Childcare Centers
"Beginning in March 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) will require radon testing in all licensed childcare centers, and remediation when necessary. This is the first piece of legislation passed in Wisconsin that is directly focused on radon testing and mitigation. The Wisconsin Radon Program (operated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services) is working closely with the state’s DCF and Kansas State University to develop trainings for licensing specialists, childcare providers, and measurement and mitigation professionals."
Overview of EPA’s State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grants Program: A Focus on Activities Conducted During 2022, published in February 2023, notes this as an accomplishment. (https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-02/2022%20Annual%20SIRG%20Activities%20Report.pdf)
DCF provides Radon Testing Updates for Child Care Centers and Resources. As of March 2023, licensed family and group child care programs will be required to regularly test for radon in their centers. The program refers to the Department of Health Services (DHS) Radon Measurement and Mitigation Contractors website to find a radon contractor or get information on radon. (Wisconsin Department of Health Services at
https://dhs.wisconsin.gov/radon/radon-proficiency.htm)
Other Radon Resources provided include:
• Radon 101 Video from DHS
• Instructions for Testing Your Home for Radon
• Radon: How to Test (video)
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