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Radon

  • Proposed Radon Credentialing Criteria

    • Public Comment Period Open
    • April 12th Information Session

    Learn more and provide input

  • Radon is a health hazard with a simple solution.

    Test. Fix. Save a life.  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.

Individuals and Families

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  • Health Risk of Radon
  • Find a Radon Test Kit or Measurement and Mitigation Professional
  • Radon Hotlines and Resources 
  • Radon Publications (En Español)
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  • Frequent Questions about Radon
  • 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
  • Resources for Builders and Contractors
  • 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 March 22, 2023
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