Where to Get a Radon Test Kit

The Nevada Radon Education Program offers short-term (2-4 day) radon test kits. Test kits include the test device, instructions, information form and pre-paid return envelope. Each kit is $15.

  1. Visit your nearest Extension office at Radon test kit pickup locations.
  2. Receive a test kit by mail: Alpha Energy Laboratories (prices vary)
 
Kelly, C. 2022, How and Where to Get a Radon Test Kit, Extension | University of Nevada, Bulletins

Extension Associated Contacts

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Also of Interest:

 
Radon Comic Book
Children's Comic and Activity Book.
 P. Schwarz, James 2024, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno
Radon in Real Estate - Continuing Education Flyer
The Nevada Radon Education Program (NREP) offers a three-hour continuing education (CE) course that is offered at Realtor broker offices. Contact the Nevada Radon Education Program 775-336-0252.
 Kelly, C. 2022, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Washoe County-Reno area Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Washoe County-Reno/Sparks area homes.
 Kelly, C. 2022, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
White Pine County Radon Map
This is the radon map of White Pine County in Nevada. This shows Radon potential based on data collected from completed radon tests from 1989-2018.
 Kelly, Christine 2022, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno IP
How Radon Gas Enters Homes
Radon can enter and collect inside almost any home or other building through dirt floors, hollow block walls, cracks in the foundation floor and walls, sump pumps, openings around floor drains, joints and foundation openings for pipes, sewers and other utility connections.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
 

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Master Gardeners of Washoe County

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Master Gardeners of Nevada

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Integrated Pest Management

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