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Hotlines and Information Resources
Essential Radon Resources
Read "A Citizen's Guide To Radon"
Also read the: "Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon"
If you have further questions about Radon, please call your State Radon Contact (just click on your state)
Get a radon test kit from the
National Safety Council 
Contents
- National Safety Council
- National Hispanic Indoor Air Quality Hotline/Línea de información sobre el radón
- National Radon Proficiency/Certification Programs
- How to Order Publications
- Indoor Air Quality Information Line
The National Safety Council
www.nsc.org/resources/issues/radon/index.aspx
- The National Radon Hotline 1-800-767-RADON [1-800-767-7236]
Through this automated number, callers can order a brochure on
radon. It contains information on ordering a low-cost short-term test
kit. In addition, users are instructed to call another (800)
557-2366, if they wish to speak with our information specialists. They
are available to assist callers between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern) on
business days.
- The National Radon Helpline 1-800-55-RADON [1-800-557-2366]
allows consumers to speak with an information specialist. They are
available to assist callers between 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time
on business days. You may also write in with questions to
airqual@nsc.org.
- The National Radon Fix-It Line 1-800-644-6999 operated by the National Safety Council in
partnership with EPA. The Radon Fix-It Program provides guidance to
consumers with elevated radon levels (4 pCi/L or higher) to take the
necessary steps towards fixing their homes.
- National
Hispanic Indoor Air Quality Hotline Spanish speakers may call 1-866-528-3187
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. provides bilingual (Spanish/English)
information about indoor air pollutants that consumers may find inside
their homes, offices or schools.
- Línea de información sobre el radón Llame libre de cargos al 1-866-528-3187 durante las horas de 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. hora del este para ordenar panfletos gratis, hablar con un especialista en radón, o para ordenar las pruebas para detectar radón a bajo costo.
National Radon Proficiency/Certification Programs
If you are interested in finding a qualified radon service professional to test or mitigate your home, or you need to purchase a radon measurement device, you should:
- Contact your State
Radon Contact to determine what are, or whether there are, requirements associated with providing radon measurement and or radon
mitigations/reductions in your State. Some States maintain lists of
contractors available in their state or they have proficiency programs or
requirements of their own.
- Contact one or both of the two privately-run
national radon programs (listed here alphabetically) who are offering proficiency listing/accreditation/certification
in radon testing and
mitigation. (Reference herein to any specific commercial products,
process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does
not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or
favoring by the United States Government.)
- The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
National Radon Proficiency Program
Website: www.radongas.org/
Toll Free: (800) 269-4174 or
(828) 890-4117
Fax: (828) 890-4161
E-Mail Address: angel@neha-nrpp.org
- The National Radon Safety Board (NRSB)
Toll Free: (866) 329-3474
Fax: (914) 345-1169
WebSite: www.nrsb.org
E-mail Address: info@NRSB.org
- The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
You can order Indoor Air Quality publications from EPA's National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP):
National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP)
P.O. Box 42419
Cincinnati, OH 45242-0419
Website: www.epa.gov/nscep
Phone: 1-800-490-9198
Fax: (301) 604-3408
E-mail: nscep@bps-lmit.comNSCEP operates a Toll-free phone service for EPA Publication Assistance with live customer service representative assistance Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:30pm eastern time. Voice Mail is available after operating hours. You can fax or e-mail your publication requests. For technical assistance with NSCEP web pages, write to: nscep_nepis.tech@epa.gov
Please use the EPA Document Number, which is usually bolded or highlighted, when ordering from NSCEP.
How Do I Order Other EPA Publications? Click Here
Indoor Air Quality Information (IAQ INFO) Hotline
1-800-438-4318
iaqinfo@aol.com
The IAQ INFO Hotline offers a call-back service to answer questions regarding indoor air quality. The hotline also provides referrals to appropriate government agencies, research, public interest, and industry representatives.