Radon Publications
Pennsylvania Radon Publications
Section 3.6--Reporting Results to the Client

Example follows as Section 3.6.1.

The following must be included on any radon result given to the public.

  • name/address/DEP certification number of the testing company

  • name/DEP certification number of the laboratory (if other than the tester)

  • name/address of the customer

  • name/address of the test site (if different than the customers)

  • name/DEP certification number of the person placing/retrieving the device

  • serial number of the device used

  • start/stop date and time of the test

  • DEP's Notice to Clients

  • radon level in pCi/L or WL (if converting units from WL to pCi/L, th eequilibrium ratio must be given)

  • the average of the two passive short-term test devices placed for a real estate transaction (if applicable)

  • a statement concerning any observed tampering or deviation from required test conditions

  • health risk information

  • exact building location of each measurement device (i.e., basement, 1st floor, slab on grade, etc.)

Section 3.6.1--Example of Radon Test Result Reporting Form to Clients
Test Company
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Customer Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Test Location <street, city, state, zip code> (if different from the customers as written above)

Detector placed by <Technican's name and DEP certification number>
Detector retrieved by <Technican's name and DEP certification number>
Comments <Include any observed tampering or deviation from required test conditions.>

The following measurements were made with: <detector type and model number> Analysis of these measurements was performed by: <name of laboratory and their DEP certification number> (This is required only for devices that you do not read/analyze.)

Dectector ID# Level Tested Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time Radon level pCi/L/(WL)* +/- pCi/L/(WL)*
5475 bsmt 02/21/2009 0940 02/23/2009 1030 5.6 0.3
5085 bsmt 02/21/2009 0940 02/23/2009 1030 5.2 0.3
Basement Average= <level in pCi/L>
6027 1st fl 02/21/2009 0940 02/23/2009 1030 1.8 0.2

Radon Health Risk Information

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General strongly recommend taking futher action when the home's radon test results are 4.0 pCi/L (.02 WL)* or greater. The national average indoor radon level is about 1.3 pCi/L. The higher the home's radon level the greater the health risk to you and your family. Reducing your radon levels can be done easily, efectively and fairly inexpensively. Even homes with very high radon levels can be reduced below 4.0 pCi/L. For further information about reducing elevated radon levels please refer to the "Pennsylvania's Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction."

NOTICE

THE RADON CERTIFICATION ACT REQUIRES THAT ANYONE WHO PROVIDES ANY RADON-RELATED SERVICE OR PRODUCT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO EVIDENCE OF CERTIFICATION FROM ANY PERSON WHO PROVIDES SUCH SERVICES OR PRODUCTS. YOU ARE ALSO ENTITIED TO A PRICE LIST OF SERVICES OR PRODUCTS OFFERED. ALL RADON MEASUREMENTS DATA WILL BE SENT TO THE DEPARTMENT AS REQURIED IN THE ACT AND WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTAL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR COMPLAINTS CONCERNING PERSONS WHO PROVIDE RADON-RELATED SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARMENT AT THE BUREAU OF RADIATION PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, P.O. BOX 8469, HARRISBURG, PA 17105-8469, (717) 783-3594 OR (800) 237-2366.

*Include if your measurement device reads in WL and you are reporting the results in WL.