Webster, Fayette, Raleigh, Cabell, Lincoln, and Wayne County fall in Zone 2 and have a moderate potential of radon. Meanwhile, Boone, Logan, Mingo, Wyoming, and McDowell fall in Zone 3 and have the lowest potential of radon. The grant was awarded as part of the EPA s State Indoor Radon Grant Program. This program helps States establish, sustain, and expand their radon programs. It focuses on achieving results in radon awareness and the number of homes, schools, and other buildings tested for radon.
Radon is easy and inexpensive to detect.
And homes with high levels can be fixed. But it is up to you to find out whether radon is a problem in your home. Millions of people have tested their homes already. Radon detection kits are inexpensive and easy to use and can be purchased at a local hardware store or other retail outlet. Short-term testing is the quickest way to determine if a potential radon problem exists and take anywhere from a few days to several months to complete.