Resources
RESOURCES
Radon gas is dangerous. Do not just take our word for it. Many of the resources below have been developed by the federal government based on extensive scientific data and research.
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General Information
- General information on radon from the EPA (EPA.gov)
- Info on health risks for smokers and non-smokers (EPA.gov)
- EPA map of US radon zones by county (EPA.gov)
- List of publications about radon for homeowners and consumers (EPA.gov)
- Consumers Guide to Radon Reduction (EPA.gov)
- CDC info on how radon gets into homes and water and what action to take (CDC.gov)
- Radon and cancer / prevention from cancer.gov (Cancer.gov)
- General info on radon testing and mitigation (Virginia Department of Health)
Public Health
- Research links and resources re: radon and public health (radonleaders.org)
- Surgeon general’s public advisory on radon
- Radon in granite countertops (EPA)
- Citizen’s Guide to Radon (EPA)
- Lung Cancer Risk from Radon in Marcellus Shale Gas in Northeast U.S. Homes
- FAQ from SOS Radon (Kansas State University)
- Radon Fact Sheet (Massachusetts Department of Public Health)
- National Radon Action Plan
- EPA paper on radon in drinking water (EPA)
- WHO handbook on effects of radon (World Health Organization)