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Radon Risks and Solutions

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes from the ground and build up to dangerous levels. Learn how you can reduce your risk and exposure to radon.

  • Health Risk of Radon
  • A Citizen’s Guide to Radon The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon (pdf) (733.36 KB, 2016, EPA 402/K-12/002)
  • Radon Resources for Real Estate Community
  • Radon and Real Estate Resources
  • Find a Radon Test Kit or Measurement and Mitigation Professional
  • The EPA Map of Radon Zones and Supplemental Information
    • The EPA Map of Radon Zones
    • The EPA Maps of Radon Zones and Supporting Documents by State
  • How to Address Radon When Building a New Home
  • Radon in Schools
  • En Español - Acerca del Radón

Radon

  • Indoor Air Quality Home Page
  • Radon Home
  • Radon Risks and Solutions
  • National Radon Action Plan
  • Standards of Practice
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Radon Resources
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Contact Us about Radon to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on November 20, 2024
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