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Radon

  • Test Your Nest For Radon

    January is National Radon Action Month. 
    Take action against the second leading cause of lung cancer:

    • Learn the Health Risks of Radon
    • Find a Radon Test Kit and test your home today!

    Test Your Nest

  • Now Accepting Applications!

    EPA is seeking applications for the Reducing Indoor Air Risks funding opportunity. Deadline to apply: February 5, 2024.

     Learn more about this Notice of Funding Opportunity

  • EPA Radon Mitigation Funding Assistance Webinar

    EPA is hosting an informative webinar on Tuesday, January 30, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST.  Learn about federal, tribal, state, and local programs that provide funding opportunities for radon mitigation projects.

    See More Information and Register Now! 

  • 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.

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
  • Radon and Real Estate Resources
  • Who is Qualified to Test or Fix My Home?

Builders and Contractors

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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

  • State Indoor Radon Grants Program and Resources
  • Radon in Schools
  • Proposed Radon Credentialing Criteria
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Last updated on January 25, 2024
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