Our Goal
Is to educate Nevadans about the health risks of having too much radon in their homes. The program offers literature, maps, educational presentations, and low-cost radon test kits. We recommend only hiring certified radon professionals. Hiring non-certifed radon professionals is risky to your home, health, and pocketbook.
Call 775-336-0254 for assistance in locating your nearest office.
About radon
Radon is a gas that happens naturally in the ground. You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it. This gas can move from the ground into the air. It is harmless in the outdoors, but if it gets into buildings, it can get trapped inside. Too much radon in a building can lead to lung cancer.
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Every year, more than 21,000 Americans die from lung cancer caused by radon. Not everyone who is around radon will get sick, but the more radon there is and the longer you are around it, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer. Mining studies show that those who were around low levels of radon for long periods of time were more likely to develop lung cancer.
It is important to test all homes, offices, schools, and preschools for radon to make sure everyone is safe.