Radon Homepage
The Radon Division ensures public health and safety by increasing public and professional awareness of radon and its health risks by administration of a certification program for radon testing, mitigation and laboratory analysis individuals and firms.
- Michael Pyles, Radon Division Chief
- Radon Division Hotline:
- (800) 237-2366
- (Pennsylvania only)
- Contacting the Radon Division:
- Phone: (717) 783-3594
- Fax: (717) 783-8965
- Click here to email the Radon Division
- Phone: (717) 783-3594
Free Radon Test Kits Available to Pennsylvania Residents
from The American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic
from The American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic
Provided by a Grant from the Radon Division
Pennsylvania residents interested in testing their homes for radon may request a free kit from the American Lung Association.
- Place the radon test kit in the lowest lived-in level of your home.
- Allow the radon test kit to sample your home's air for four to seven days before returning the kit to the testing laboratory for analysis.
- Return postage is pre-paid.
- Limit of one radon kit per household.
- Radon kits are distributed by region on a first-requested, first-served basis.
- Map of Pennsylvania radon test kit regions
- If kits are not currently available in your area, please check back as additional kits may become available.
- Test kits are available only to Pennsylvania residents.
- Please allow four to eight weeks for delivery.
- Because supplies are limited, do not request a Test Kit unless you are sure you will actually use it.
- Request your Radon Test Kit from the American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlanic.
Update on Perspectives and Recommendations on Indoor Radon
John Winston (left), Chairperson of the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), presented the 'Radon Hero Award' to Mike Pyles (right), the Bureau of Radiation Protection's Radon Division Chief
DEP Radon Division Chief Receives National Recognition
Michael Pyles receives Radon Hero Award from the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors
Click here for presentation photos
Radiation & Granite Countertops
Radon Video
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EPA's Radon Video Contest: Winning Entry
In July 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency asked for 30-60 second video submissions with the theme "Radon: Test, Fix, Save a Life" which encourage Americans to test and fix their homes for radon. The EPA received over 30 entries which you can view online.
The winning entry was "Eddie's Story" by Benjamin Schultz and Michael Gentilini.
Hyperlinks to all the submissions to EPA's Radon Video contest may be found at:
http://www.epa.gov/radon/videocontest.html
Pennsylvania's Radon-related Statutes and Regulations:
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Radon Certification Act, act of July 9, 1987 (P.L. 238, No. 43), 63 P.S. Sec. 2001-2014 PDF
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Radiation Protection Act of July 10, 1984 (PL 688, No. 147), 35 PS Sec.
7110.101-7131.1101 PDF
- Administrative Code of 1929, Section 1920-A (71 PS Sec. 510-20)
- The Pennsylvania Code, Title 25 Environmental Protection, Article V Radiological Health, Chapter 240 Radon Certification
Radon Services:
- Radon Services Directory
- Lists persons certified to perform radon testing, mitigation and analysis services. Certification is required by law.
- Upcoming Radon Events & Training
- Special Radon Education and Training Opportunities
- Real Estate Guide to Radon in Pennsylvania
- Quick Reference Guide for the Real Estate Professional
- General Radon Information
- Provides some general radon information, what it is, where it comes from.
- The Pennsylvania Radon Story
- The story of how radon came to the limelight in Pennsylvania, written by Thomas M. Gerusky (former Bureau Director).
- Radon Testing Information
- Read about testing devices, test device placement and testing protocols.
- Radon Mitigation Information
- Look here for information about mitigation and mitigation systems.
- Radon-Resistant New Construction
- An introduction to radon-resistant building design.
- Radon Certification Information
- Gives you a number of ways to verify a person's radon certification.
- Radon in Water
- Water can contribute to your radon concentration. Read how and about proven mitigation methods available for remedy. Includes a list of testers and mitigators for radon in water.
- Certification Corner
- Information for the currently certified radon professional, or those who would like to become certified.
- Radon Public Awareness Outreach Program
- View information about our awareness programs, new-born program and professional course development program.
- Free Radon Information & Services
- We have radon information and certain testing and mitigation services free for the asking. Check out what we offer here.
- Other States' Radon Programs
- The EPA's Indoor Air Quality: State and Regional Indoor Environments Contact Information webpage maintains a list of hyperlinks to every State radon program.
- Other Radon Websites
- Assess information the EPA, the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) and the U.S. Geological Survey have available.
- EPA Radon Publications
- Access the Radon Publications published by the Environmental Protection Agency.
- BEIR VI Report
- Release on 2/19/1998, read the report through this link to EPA.
- BEIR VII Report
- June 2005, Report in Brief. BEIR VII: Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation.
- National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
- Access the voluntary National Radon Proficiency Program homepage for more information about the program.
- National Radon Safety Board
- Acess the NRSB homepage for information.
- Radon Risk Research Papers
- Site sponsored by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST); provides a link to the latest published research from around the world on the health risks of indoor radon exposure.