National Radon Program Services

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National Radon Program Services Information Sheet

Kansas State University (K-State), as a partner in the Midwest Universities Radon Consortium, provides national radon services and projects for the US EPA. Responsibilities 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 technical assistance and outreach activities.

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What is Radon?

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. It can be found in all 50 states. Testing for it is the only way of telling how much is present.

 

Call Us

  • National Radon Hotline: Purchase radon test kits by phone.
    1 (800) SOS-RADON (767-7236)
     
  • National Radon Helpline: Get live help for your radon questions.
    1 (800) 55-RADON (557-2366)
     
  • National Radon Fix-It Line: For general information on fixing or reducing the radon level in your home.
    1 (800) 644-6999
     
  • Living Healthy and Green Hotline
    1 (866) 730-4733
     
  • National Radon Hotline En Español
    1 (866) 528-3187