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Test, Fix, Save a Life: EPA Region 7 Encourages Home Testing During National
Radon Action Month
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 – 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa,
KS 66219
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations
Test, Fix, Save a Life: EPA Region 7 Encourages Home Testing During National
Radon Action Month
LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 8, 2025) – Each January, EPA seeks to raise awareness of
radon exposure during National Radon Action Month, encouraging residents to
“Test, Fix, Save a Life” and protect themselves and their families by
having their homes tested for the presence of radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of
radium, thorium, and uranium in the ground. It is colorless, odorless, and
tasteless. If left untreated, radon can accumulate indoors, leading to
significant health risks. After smoking, radon is the second leading cause of
lung cancer in the United States, claiming the lives of approximately 21,000
Americans each year.
However, radon exposure is a preventable health risk with a simple solution:
Testing for radon can help avoid prolonged exposure.
“Radon is a threat to millions of Americans, especially those living in
areas with a high potential for radon,” said EPA Region 7 Air and Radiation
Division Director Dana Skelley. “In the Midwest, many homes are naturally
predisposed to have elevated radon levels. We urge everyone to protect
themselves and their families from this preventable health risk by testing
their homes for radon gas.”
Most homes in EPA Region 7’s four states are located in areas classified as
EPA Radon Zones One or Two, indicating a high or moderate potential for
elevated radon levels. To determine if your home is in one of these zones,
view EPA’s Map of Radon Zones for your state.
Radon test kits can be bought online and in home improvement stores. National
Radon Program Services at Kansas State University offers test kits
for purchase online.
EPA recommends taking action to fix your home if you discover radon levels
above 4 picocuries per liter. If your home does have elevated levels, a
qualified professional can install a system to reduce indoor radon levels. For
more guidance on addressing radon risks, visit EPA’s Radon page.
For additional resources and information on the radon programs in EPA Region
7’s four states, visit the following websites:
Iowa Health and Human Services
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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