Radon Basics - What You Need to Know about Radon
Radon
Radon
What is Radioactivity?
Uranium is the source for Radon
Radiation Sources Annual US Exposure
Atomic Particles Can Damage Lung Cells
Radon Health Effects
Radon compared to other risks
Environmental Risk Comparisons
Opinion versus Science
Human Studies
Home Exposures
Your Chances of Getting Lung Cancer?
Testing is the Key
What Contributes Radon to Indoor Air
Soil Radon Variation at one Site in NJ
PPT Slide
Indoor Radon Levels Depend on:
Does Wind Increase Radon Levels?
Does Rain Affect Radon Levels?
What If My House is Drafty?
Radon Measurement Units
What Test Results Mean
Testing Issues
Typical Radon Levels
How Many Homes?
PPT Slide
US Zone Map
Kansas Zone Map
Kansas Radon Results
Fixing a Radon Problem
Radon Mitigation -4 Options - #1 is best
Active Soil Depressurization
Building Radon Resistant Homes
New Homes
Recommendations for Zone 1
Passive System Components
Active System Components
Other Building Practices That Help
Benefits of Using Radon-Resistant Techniques
Cost Comparison
Radon Information for Kansans
Questions?