EPA released results Aug. 4 of the largest indoor radon survey it has conducted to date

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5246113

The EPA conducted a survey of indoor radon levels in homes located in 10 states. The states surveyed included Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The highest concentration of radon was found in northern Alabama where the local geology is the explanation for this problem. Homes in Wisconsin, Wyoming and Colorado also had high levels of radon.

• OSTI ID: 5246113
• Journal Information: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 21:10; ISSN ESTHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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ALABAMA
BUILDINGS
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CONTAMINATION REGULATIONS
ELEMENTS
FEDERAL REGION I
FEDERAL REGION IV
FEDERAL REGION V
FEDERAL REGION VII
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FLUIDS
GASES
HOUSES
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KANSAS
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MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE CONTAMINATION
MICHIGAN
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NONMETALS
NORTH AMERICA
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RADIATION MONITORING
RADON
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REGULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
RHODE ISLAND
SAFETY STANDARDS
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SURVEYS
TENNESSEE
US EPA
US ORGANIZATIONS
USA
WISCONSIN
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