Radon Gas - Risks & Prevention

Four important facts:

1. Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas that is naturally released from rocks, soil, and water.
2. Radon can get into homes and buildings through small cracks or holes and build up to higher levels.
3. In outdoor environments, radon levels are very low and generally not considered harmful.
4. Over time, breathing in high radon levels can cause lung cancer. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

General information

A Citizen's Guide to Radon - Includes information on:

• How radon gets into your home
• How to test your home
• What your test results mean
• How to lower the radon level in your home
• The risk of living with radon

How to test for radon at home:

Radon testing is simple, passive, and non-invasive. 

Watch the following video with detailed instructions on where to place the test kit and how to send it back to find out about your exposure:

How to use an Air Chek Radon in Air Test Kit (2 minutes)

Results and next steps:

• For 10KFS participants who receive results from their free 10KFS-AirChek test:
  • Here are actions to take - Infographic
     
• Mitigation- Includes information on:
  • Types of systems
  • Cost
  • 10 step guide to the radon mitigation process
     
• Resources for mitigation
  • Minneapolis
    • Healthy Homes - Request inspections for environmental risks such as lead and asthma triggers, and Renovation grants (Income requirements)
  • Hennepin County
    • Healthy Homes
    • Home repairs
  • Ramsey County
    • Healthy Homes
  • Olmsted & Mower Counties
    • Call Minnesota Department of Health Lead & Healthy Homes Unit: 651-201-4894
  • Minnesota Department of Health
    • Low Income Mitigation Assistance (Minnesota housing)
       
• Find a Radon Mitigation Professional- Includes information on:
  • Radon licensed service providers in Minnesota
  • Important tips
  • Questions to ask