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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)
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.
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.
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)
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