| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Free test kits from local health departments and the Kentucky Radon Program |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor |
What radon level requires action?
The EPA recommends mitigation if a home tests at 4 or more picocuries per liter (pCi/L). UKNow notes there is no safe level of radon, so lower results still carry some exposure. Retesting and monitoring help you track levels over time.
Which Lexington-area geology raises radon risk?
A Kentucky Geological Survey publication says the Tanglewood Member of the Lexington Limestone and the New Albany (Ohio) Shale can pose a radon problem if they underlie a building. Basements in particular must be well ventilated so radon does not accumulate. Kentucky is classified as EPA Radon Zone 2, meaning moderate predicted potential.
Where does Kentucky's radon data come from?
KGS and UK College of Nursing BREATHE scientists combined more than 70,000 home radon test kit results with statewide geologic map coverage. The result is a detailed statewide indoor radon potential map. That map shows risk varies by location, which is why individual testing matters.
Why test even if risk is localized?
KGS notes radon becomes a health threat from relatively high exposure over long periods. The EPA and state health department strongly recommend that all home buyers and owners test for indoor radon. A test is the only way to know your home's level.
What to do next
- Request a free short-term test kit from your local health department or the Kentucky Radon Program at (502) 564-4856.
- Place the test kit in the lowest livable level of your home and follow the kit instructions for the test period.
- If your result is 4 pCi/L or higher, ask any contractor to confirm Kentucky certification through NRPP or NRSB before hiring.
- Ask for a written quote that lists the mitigation method, the warranty, and a follow-up test after installation.
- Call (859) 249-8571 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a Kentucky-certified (NRPP/NRSB) radon mitigation contractor.
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