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Radon Air Quality

Radon gas can not be seen, smelled or tasted, but it may be a health hazard in your home. Long term exposure to elevated radon levels is estimated to cause thousands of lung cancer deaths each year.


Radon Links
Radon Fact Sheet -Adobe Acrobat file (PDF)

Small Radon Potential map Radon Potential map
The Radon Potential of Rocks and Soil in Fairfax County, Virginia, Button, James K, et al., 1988. Short-term test results from a study conducted by the Fairfax County Health Department during the winters of 1986-87 and 1987-88 found that radon levels above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency action level of 4 picoCuries per liter of air can occur anywhere in the areas shown on the map. In the areas of LOW potential (yellow), 14% of the homes tested had radon levels that were a problem. At the other end of the radon range, 56% of the homes tested in the areas of HIGH potential (red ) did not have problem radon levels. The large Fairfax County Radon Potential Map (GIF file, 36K) provides a general description of radon within Fairfax County. Use your back button to return to this page.

small image of Radon Map display Map Display
A large display of the radon map may be found in different locations within the county. Check below for the location of the closest display to you.



Current Locations:
Kelly Square Building (Fairfax City)
Main Lobby
10777 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030

Herrity Building
Main Lobby
12055 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA


LINKS:
Virginia Department Of Health
Radon Main Page - VDH main page
Radon in Water - Groundwater information
FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions about Radon

Fairfax County
Radon Fact Sheet - Adobe Acrobat file (PDF)