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Indoor Radon
What is Radon?
What are the Health Risks Associated with Radon?The only known health risk associated with Radon is the potential to develop lung cancer.
In 1991, the Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control (BRC) commissioned a statewide survey of indoor residential radon to determine the extent of the problem in Texas, and to identify potential "hot spots." When viewed on a statewide basis, the radon measurements from nearly 2,700 randomly selected Texas homes were relatively low -- averaging 1.0 pCi/l of air. The threshold of concern, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines is 4.0 pCi/l air.
Is Radon a Problem in Texas?
How Can I Test for Radon?There are two principle radon testing methods for home use. The most commonly used method is the short-term charcoal canister test that passively absorbs small amounts of radon over 3-7 days. The canister is subsequently analyzed by an EPA-approved lab. The other method is a long-term (one month - one year) alpha--track test that detects radiation from radon and is then analyzed by an EPA-approved lab. Where Do I Get a Radon Test Kit?The Texas Department of State Health Services has a limited number of test kits available on a first-come, first-served basis. To order your Radon Test Kit contact Kay Soper at 1-800-572-5548 ext. 2428 or email . Test kits might be found at your local hardware store, depending on the demand for kits in your particular area. For further information on how to order a Radon Test Kit contact: 1-800-SOS RADON or 1-800-55-RADON. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNSCONTACT RADIATION CONTROL AT 512-834-6688 AND ASK FOR INFORMATION ON RADON OREPA RADON LINKSUnited States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Radon Site Who Can Test or Fix Your Home?
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