Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and chemically inert radioactive gas. It is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. Naturally existing, low levels of uranium occur widely in Earth's crust. It can be found in all 50 states. Unless you test for it, there is no way of telling how much is present.

New Role for K-State: National Radon Program Services

Submitted by bhanson on September 17, 2009 - 3:59pm

Kansas State University (K-State), as a partner in the Midwest Universities Radon Consortium, is pleased to assume national radon services and projects formally provided by the National Safety Council (NSC) for the US EPA. Our new responsibilities will include the National Radon Poster Contest, National Radon Hotlines, Referrals to State Radon Programs, Radon Test Kit Orders and Coupons, Radon Mitigation Promotion, and other outreach activities. K-State will partner with NSC during the 2010 National Radon Poster Contest to accomplish a smooth transition in activities and events. We also will work with NSC and EPA on other aspects of the transition.