IEA_AARST_Radon_Reporter_JUNE_2024

DATA/MAPPING County County Average % of results above ≥4.0 pCi/L % of results between 2.0 – 3.9 pCi/L EPA Zone 2 Counties - Moderate Potential Marion 6.1 pCi/L 47.30% 30.4% Alachua 4.5 pCi/L 30.60% 30.6% Maimi-Dade 3.2 pCi/L 30.20% 26% Leon 3.1 pCi/L 21.70% 32% Hillsborough 2.5 pCi/L 16.20% 21% Polk 2.3 pCi/L 27.30% 30.4% Citrus 2.2 pCi/L 15.10% 23.5% EPA Zone 3 Counties - Low potential Broward 3.9 pCi/L 37.9% 26.5% Lee 3.9 pCi/L 29.4% 36.3% Palm Beach 3.6 pCi/L 33.5% 25.1% Collier 3.5 pCi/L 26% 36.2% Martin 3.4 pCi/L 35.3% 21.8% Charlotte 3.0 pCi/L 21.5% 41.4% Sarasota 2.9 pCi/L 13.5% 30.3% Manatee 2.5 pCi/L 12.2% 27.9% Levy 2.5 pCi/L 12.5% 47.5% *Data taken from FL Radon Map Project The below table shows some of the Florida counties that are likely miscategorized by EPA’s map. Potential Applications of the FL Radon Map Project Data to Increase Testing • Myth Busting: Providing actual data to dispel common misconceptions that suggest there is no or minimal radon in Florida. • Education & Awareness: A resource for other radon professionals, residents, realtors, land developers and locally elected officials informing on the radon in their county. • Support for Health Campaigns: Providing the data to county health offices to enhance their radon awareness campaigns and promote proactive measures for radon detection and mitigation. Questions or comments for the author can be directed to Mark@RadonTestingServices.net Sources: https://www.epa.gov/radon/epa-map-radon-zones https://fipr.floridapoly.edu https://www.epa.gov/radtown/radioactive-material-fertilizer-production https://www.census.gov/ https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/radon/ IEAOrlando 2024 Register Today September 15-18