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Radon Program

The CT DPH Radon Program’s mission is to promote radon awareness, testing, mitigation, and radon-resistant new construction throughout the state in order to reduce the number of radon-induced lung cancer deaths in Connecticut.

You can purchase a low cost test kit from the American Lung Association of New England. 

Call  1-800-LUNG-USA  (1-800-586-4872) or visit lungne.org. 

 And check out our new Public Service Announcement!

 

Program Initiatives

In order to reduce the number of radon-induced lung cancer deaths in CT, the Radon Program focuses on the following activities:

  • Providing technical assistance to local health departments, local building officials, realtors, home inspectors, other state agencies, and the general public about radon;

  • Overseeing radon measurement activities in all public schools; and providing technical guidance and assistance to private industry, school officials, and local health departments;

  • Conducting education and outreach campaigns throughout the year, particularly during January, which is designated as National Radon Action Month;

  • Compiling and maintaining lists of radon measurement and mitigation professionals who have been certified by the two national non-profit organizations (AARST-National Radon Proficiency Program and the National Radon Safety Board); and referring the general public to those professionals;

  • Collaborating with local health departments, private industry, other state agencies, and other non-profit organizations to promote radon awareness, testing, mitigation and radon-resistant new construction activities throughout Connecticut.  The program currently works with the American Lung Association, the CT Department of Consumer Protection, real estate professionals, local health departments, the CT Department of Economic and Community Development, the CT State Department of Education, and the CT Department of Public Works;

  • Collaborating with the CT State Department of Education to incorporate radon-resistant new construction features in all newly built schools throughout the state;

  • Collaborating with the Department of Economic and Community Development and private industry to test for radon gas, and mitigate high levels of radon in homes receiving assistance through Community Development Block Grant funds; and

  • Developing policies, protocols, and educational opportunities for the industry to promote the quality of radon-related activities