Pennsylvania has one of the most serious radon problems in the United States. Approximately 40% of homes have radon levels above the Environmental Protection Agency’s action guideline of 4 picocuries per liter.
Radon in Pennsylvania
Search for radon test data by zip code and learn more about radon exposure in Pennsylvania.
Radon is a radioactive gas found in many buildings, including schools, homes, and offices. The breakdown of uranium in soil, rocks, and water forms radon’s radioactive gas. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States, second only to smoking. The ideal time for radon testing in the home is during late fall and winter months.
Radon Testing Kits
The American Lung Association and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection are working together to provide radon test kits to Pennsylvania residents who have not yet tested their homes for dangerous radon gas.
Request a free radon test kit.
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