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Radon

  • Radon is a health hazard with a simple solution

    Test. Fix. Save a life.

    Test your home today!

    Find a radon test kit

  • Federal Action Spurs a National Ramp-Up

    Learn more about the results of the Federal Radon Action Plan and launching the expanded National Radon Action Plan.

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 Indoor Air Quality. Which Radon Zone do you live in? Find Data and Information about Regional, State and Tribal Radon Programs. Homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three zones. All homes should be tested for radon.

Individuals and Families

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  • Health Risk of Radon
  • Find a Radon Test Kit or Measurement and Mitigation Professional
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  • En Español - Acerca del radón

Home Buyers and Sellers

Radon Resources for Home Buyers and Sellers
  • Radon Protection: Buying a Home
  • Radon Protection: Building a Home
  • Radon-Resistant New Construction
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  • Who is Qualified to Test or Fix My Home?

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  • Radon-Resistant Construction Basics and Techniques
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  • Radon Standards of Practice

Radon Action Plans

  • The National Radon Action Plan (2021-2025)
  • Federal Radon Action Plan (2010-2016)
    • Final FRAP Scorecard

Radon Programs & Initiatives

  • The EPA Regional Office and State Radon Information
  • State Indoor Radon Grants Program and Resources
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Last updated on November 5, 2024
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