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BASIC RADON INFORMATION  

• Facts About Radon:

Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas that comes from deposits of uranium in soil, rock, and water...

• Health Risks of Radon:

 The health risk of excessive exposure to radon gas is an increased risk of lung cancer...

• Radon in Water:

Radon in drinking water is a significant health hazard, though a lesser hazard than radon in indoor air...

• NC Geology:

Why do some houses have high levels of indoor radon while nearby houses do not? The reasons lie primarily...

• Radon in Schools:

Schools may be a significant source of radon exposure for children and staff...

• NC Radon Zone Map:

Click the map for detailed NC Radon Information

PURCHASE A TEST KIT FOR YOUR HOME TODAY  

The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homes in the U.S. be tested for radon.  Testing is easy and kits are available for purchase through our office. For more information on purchasing a test kit and access to the order forms: CLICK HERE.
 

VIEW A RADON PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Click here to view a radon public service announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency.

NC Radon Program    

     Program Overview
     NC Indoor Radon Grant
     Basic Radon Info
     Radon Testing
     Guide to Radon Reduction & Professionals
     FAQ's
     Research & Data
     Radon in Water

General Radon News and Events

     Training/ CEU's
     Programs & Special Projects 
     Radon Research and Data in NC
     Info on Granite Counter Tops
     New Residential Radon Mitigation 
     Standard of Practice (E-2121)
     (scroll to near bottom of link)
     County Radon Links
     (Under Construction)

Info for Special Groups

     Schools
     Students
     Builders 
     Home Inspectors

              
Radon in Real Estate Transactions

      Real Estate Professional
      Home Owners   
      Home Buyers
      Home Sellers
      HUD Radon Requirements

Testing:

   Radon Testing Overview

   Do-It-Yourself Testing

   Actions after First Test

   Purchase a Test Kit

   Browse Test Kit Suppliers

Mitigation:

   Repair, Reduction, & Removal

Certified Service Providers:

   Selecting Providers

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   Certified Mitigators

More Information:

   Radon Training/ Archived
   Courses

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   Radon Information
   (En Español)

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   Professionals

   Radon in Water (EPA)

   Radon Links