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2010-2011 NC Middle School Radon Poster Contest

Purchase short-term radon tests, long-term radon tests, and radon in water test kits for do it yourself testing.

Thanks to all of those who participated in our Radon Measurement and Radon Mitigation Workshops in Asheville in April!

BASIC RADON INFORMATION  

• Facts About Radon: Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas that comes from deposits of uranium in soil, rock, and water...

• Health Risks of Radon: The health risk of excessive exposure to radon gas is an increased risk of lung cancer...

• Radon in Water: Radon in drinking water is a significant health hazard, though a lesser hazard than radon in indoor air...

• NC Geology: Why do some houses have high levels of indoor radon while nearby houses do not? The reasons lie primarily...

• Radon in Schools: Schools may be a significant source of radon exposure for children and staff...

• NC Radon Zone Map: Click the map for detailed NC Radon Information

2009-2010 NC Middle School Radon Poster Contest

Congratulations to the winners of our 2009-2010 poster contest!

First Place: Maya Gouw, Carrington Middle School, Durham ($100)
Second Place: Melissa Moreno, Guilford Middle School, Greensboro ($75)
Third Place: Erica Perine, The Academy at Lincoln, Greensboro ($50)

Honorable Mentions: ($25)
Alejandra Cortez Luna, Neal Middle School, Durham
Andre Jimenez, Our Lady of Mercy, Winston Salem
Nick Boyles, Our Lady of Mercy, Winston Salem
Rachel Utz, Rainbow Mountain Children’s School, Asheville
Connor Britton, Rainbow Mountain Children’s School, Asheville
Jessica Gleaves, Reid Ross Classical School, Fayetteville

NC Radon Program    

     Program Overview
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     Guide to Radon Reduction &
       Professionals
     FAQ's
     Research & Data
     Radon in Water

General Radon News and Events

     Training/ CEU's
     Programs & Special Projects 
     Radon Research and Data in NC
     Info on Granite Counter Tops
     New Residential Radon Mitigation 
     Standard of Practice (E-2121)
     (scroll to near bottom of link)
     County Radon Links
     (Under Construction)

Info for Special Groups

     Schools
     Students
     Builders 
     Home Inspectors

              
Radon in Real Estate Transactions

      Real Estate Professional
      Home Owners   
      Home Buyers
      Home Sellers
      HUD Radon Requirements

Testing:

   Radon Testing Overview

   Do-It-Yourself Testing

   Actions after First Test

   Purchase a Test Kit

   Browse Test Kit Suppliers

Mitigation:

   Repair, Reduction, & Removal  

   Do-It-Yourself Mitigation

Certified Service Providers:

   Selecting Providers

   Certified Radon Testers

   Certified Mitigators

Building a Radon Resistant Home

Builders Offering Radon Resistant Features

More Information:

   Radon Publications

   Radon Information
   (En Español)

   Presentations for Radon
   Professionals

   Radon in Water (EPA)

   Radon Links