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Radon Facts & Resources

• Radon decay products produce alpha particles that are harmful to the tissue in the lungs.
• Radon is the 2nd cause of lung cancer after smoking, killing more people than drunk drivers.
• There are no safe exposure levels to radon. The EPA’s recommendation of 4.0 pCi/L as a trigger for remediation is based on technology and economics, not on safety.
• Buildings with Radon can be fixed – there are many ways of reducing the radon levels inside a building.
• The EPA recommends long-term sampling performed every 2 years after a successful remediation system has been installed.
• For more information:
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • The Lungevity Foundation
  • The American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST)