Radiation Protection
EPA sets environmental standards, develops federal guidance and provides technical expertise to protect human health and the environment from the use of radioactive materials. Before you dive in, learn about the basics of radiation.
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Regulations, Guidance & Compliance
EPA standards set protective limits on the radioactivity in soil, water and air that comes from human use of radioactive elements.
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Emergency Response
EPA maintains teams to respond to emergencies involving radiation and provides guidance on risk communication.
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Science & Tools
Learn about radiation science, TENORM, and tools for calculating radiation dose & risk.
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RadNet
RadNet has 140 radiation air monitors in 50 states and runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week collecting near-real-time measurements of gamma radiation.
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RadTown
EPA’s learning destination for all things radiation! Learn about different types, sources, and uses of radioactive material or radiation.
Non-Environmental Radiation
EPA does not regulate or provide oversight for medical radiation, consumer products, or the non-ionizing radiation that is emitted by electrical devices such as cell phones. Other agencies and institutions provide information about these types of radiation: