The National Safety Council has a toll-free Radon Hotline available at (800) 767-7236 for consumers who have concerns or questions about radon or who want to test the air quality of their homes. Callers can order a brochure that contains information on radon and ordering a low-cost short-term test kit. Or, to speak to National Safety Council radon expert, callers can dial another toll-free number, (800) 557-2366. Specialists are on hand to answer questions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on business days.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer, formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil and water. Unless you test for the odorless, tasteless gas, there is no way of telling how much may be present.
A Radon Fact Sheet also is available from the National Safety Council’s resource library by clicking here.
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