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Radon

  • Test your nest for radon

    Radon is invisible - you can't see or smell it, but it can be deadly. Take action against the second leading cause of lung cancer. Test your home today!
     

    Find a radon test kit

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer.

You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can have a big impact on your health and indoor air quality.  All homes should be tested for radon.

  • Radon Risks and Solutions​

    Radon Saving Lives with Doctor and Lungs

    Learn how you can reduce your risk and exposure to radon.​

    Protect your family​
  • National Radon Action Plan

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    Read about the national multisector strategies to prevent exposure to radon.

    Help advance NRAP goals
  • Standards of Practice

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    Review technical standards for radon professionals. 

    Learn about current standards​
  • Frequently Asked Questions​

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    Search most common questions or send a question to our customer care team.​

    Find answers
  • State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grants​

    Map of SIRG Grantees

    Access resources on the EPA’s State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grants (SIRG) program.​

    Review SIRG resources​
  • Radon Outreach and Media​

    Test your nest for radon; Fix your nest, if needed; Save a life!

    Stay informed and help communicate strategies to reduce radon risk.​

    Discover radon resources​
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EPA Regional and State Contacts

Find out which radon zone you live in and connect with Regional, State and Tribal Radon Programs for more local information.​

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Last updated on March 3, 2025
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