EPA s recommended action level. Because radon levels are influenced by a variety of factors soil type and moisture, how tight the home is, type of heating and ventilation system, movement of air and groundwater, air pressure, and lifestyle behavior of the occupants the only way to know if a home has elevated levels of radon is to test it. All Nebraska homes should be tested for radon. Only individual testing can determine which houses may have a radon problem. You cannot base your radon level on a neighbor s test result.
Every house is different.
Measuring radon levels in your home is simple, inexpensive, and only takes a few minutes. Test kits, which can be purchased, include complete instructions and return postage for mailing samples back to the analysis lab. They provide quick screening measurements indicating potential radon problems. Short-term detectors should be placed in the lowest livable level of the house, preferably during winter. They provide the advantage of averaging seasonal variations associated with radon levels.