AARST_Radon_Reporter_Q42025

38 | DECEMBER 2025 LUNG CANCER Any home can have dangerous levels of radon gas . It is the number one cause of lung cancer for people who never smoked and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends all homes be tested for radon and provides information on how it may impact your health: Health Risk of Radon | US EPA . The EPA recommends either hiring a certified/licensed radon professional or using a test kit to measure radon in your home. To locate a professional in your state, visit: How can you find a qualified radon service provider in your area? | US EPA . To test for radon yourself, there are two types of devices you can use: 2 A Consumer Digital Radon Monitor measures radon continuously and is available for purchase online and in retail stores. The accuracy and reliability of these monitors have not been verified by an independent third-party. However, these monitors provide continuous results in real-time so may be beneficial. Advisory: Radon Testing with Consumer Digital Radon Monitors 1 A Radon Test Kit is sent to a laboratory for analysis after the kit has been placed for the minimum amount of time. Test kits need to be approved for use by an independent third-party. To learn more about these kits, how often to test, and how to place one in your home, visit A Citizen’s Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself andYour Family fromRadon . To obtain an approved test kit, visit Purchase a test kit | National Radon Program Services or Radon | American Lung Association . Test kits may also be purchased through retail stores. Where and how to place the monitor . Note: If you share your monitor with others, reset the monitor and provide the manufacturer’s instructions to the next user. If you use a Consumer Digital Radon Monitor, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions paying special attention to: The recommended length of time to test. The minimum length for any radon test is 48 hours . When and how to read the results . Some Consumer Digital Radon Monitors have different time frames for radon results. CRCPD Publication 25-4