NC Radon Program

Radiation  Protection

Mitigation

Measurement

Radon Contacts

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Basic Radon Information  

Facts About Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas that comes from deposits of uranium in soil, rock, and water...

Health Risks of Radon

The health risk of excessive exposure to radon gas is an increased risk of lung cancer...

Radon in Water

Radon in drinking water is a significant health hazard, though a lesser hazard than radon in indoor air...

NC Geology

Why do some houses have high levels of indoor radon while nearby houses do not? The reasons lie primarily...

Radon in Schools

Schools may be a significant source of radon exposure for children and staff...

NC Radon Zone Map

NCDENR   Radiation Protection Section
1645 Mail Service Center
. Raleigh, NC 27699-1645
Office (919)571-4141        Fax (919)571-4148