Did you know that one in every four Michigan homes is expected to have radon levels that exceed the recommended federal action level? This matters because radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. You can't see, smell or taste radon. The only way to know if you have elevated radon levels is to test.
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Testing is recommended every two years because homes settle, new cracks form in the foundation and radon levels can change. If test results show radon levels at or above 4 pCi/L, the USEPA recommends installing a radon mitigation system. This system grabs the radon before it ever enters the home and vents it outside.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released Proposed Radon Credentialing Criteria, composed of an Evaluation Framework and Implementation Approach. These criteria will help align and encourage consistency across radon credentialing programs and help ensure consumer protection and protect public health. The criteria are designed to support establishment and maintenance of a base level of organizational and program-specific competencies, grounded in third-party accreditation to ISO/IEC 17024:2012, while maintaining flexibility for state-run programs. The comment period closes June 21, 2023.
In this video you will learn about what radon is, where it comes from, health effects, testing for radon, what is involved in fixing your home, and other helpful resources. There are simple steps that you can take to test for radon and fix your home if necessary.
Resources for keeping your home safe from radon.
Simple techniques specific to radon-resistant construction and radon mitigation techniques, commonly used in the construction of a new home.
Increase awareness among healthcare professionals about radon and its health effects. Learn more about radon exposure recognition, patient management, and risk reduction counseling.
Information and resources for teachers about the health impacts of Radon.
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