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Overview
Radon is an odorless, colorless, naturally-occurring gas. Long-term exposure to it can cause lung cancer. Exposure to radon in the home is responsible for an estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Radon is a health hazard with a simple solution. Read "Citizen's Guide to Radon."
The city offers short-term home test kits for $8. They can be purchased at city hall.
Carver County is in a Zone 1 area for radon. The United States Environmental Protection Agency encourages all homes to be tested for radon.
Resources
- A Citizen's Guide to Radon
- US EPA Radon Website
- Radon-Resistant New Construction (RRNC)
- Minnesota Radon Contractors/Mitigation Service Providers - MN Dept of Health
What Do the Map Colors Mean?
| Zone | Potential |
|---|---|
| Zone 1 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) (red zones) | Highest Potential |
| Zone 2 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (orange zones) | Moderate Potential |
| Zone 3 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (yellow zones) | Low Potential |