What are radon levels like in the Atlantic Region?

Radon concentrations differ from house to house and region to region, but every region in Canada has some homes with high levels.

Based on Health Canada’s 2012 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentrations in Homes here is a quick summary of results for the Atlantic Region.

  • New Brunswick – 21% of homes were above 200 Bq/m3, however some regions had up to 40% of homes above 200 Bq/m3
  • Nova Scotia – 11% of homes were above 200 Bq/m3, however some regions had up to 14% of homes above 200 Bq/m3
  • PEI- 3.5% of homes were above 200 Bq/m3
  • Newfoundland and Labrador – 5% of homes were above 200 Bq/m3, however some regions had up to 10% of homes above 200 Bq/m3

Remember: no matter what percentage of homes in a region test above the guideline level, it’s impossible to know what the radon level will be in any given home until it is tested.  Every home needs to test!

Scroll down to find a Radon Test Kit Provider in the Atantic Region.

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Find a Radon Test Kit from a company that works in Atlantic Canada:

Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island – Provincial Organization
Tel: 1-888-566-5864
Email: info@lungnspei.ca
Return Postage: Additional Fee
Lab Fees: Included
Phone orders accepted.
Order Online

Radon Repair Inc.
New Brunswick – Provincial Organization
Tel: 1-(877) 723-6686
Email: info@radonrepair.ca
Return Postage: Included
Lab Fees: Included
Online Order Option Only
Order Online

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Canada Radon
Nova Scotia – Provincial Organization
Tel: 1-844-887-2366
Email: info@canadaradon.ca
Return Postage: Additional Fee
Lab Fees: Included
Online Order Option Only
Order Online

Transfer Energy
Newfoundland and Labrador – Provincial Organization
Tel:1-(709) 699-4641

Email: Steve.t@transferenergy.ca 
Return Postage: Additional fee.
Lab Fees: Included
Order by Phone or online

Digital Radon Monitors also sold on website.
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NB Lung

NB Lung
Servicing the Atlantic Region – Provincial Organization
Tel:1-(506) 455-8961

Email: leah.hemphill@nblung.ca 
Return Postage: Included.
Lab Fees: Included
Order by Phone or online
Order Online

What’s happening in the Atlantic Region?

Do you know of radon initiatives or events happening in the Atlantic region? Is your municipality doing something related to radon?  Share your event!

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Organizational Radon Stakeholders in Atlantic Canada

The Newfoundland & Labrador Lung Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to achieving healthy breathing for the people of Newfoundland & Labrador through programs in Education, Research and Advocacy, sustained by the formalized activities of fundraising, volunteerism, and organizational development. The Atlantic Region Lung Associations provide education and awareness to Atlantic Canadians about radon and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations. In addition, the Atlantic Lung Associations sell Health Canada approved long-term radon test kits, which includes laboratory analysis costs.

The Lung Association of Nova Scotia is a charitable health organization dedicated to improving quality of life by preventing and managing lung disease through advocacy, patient services, education & research.  The Atlantic Region Lung Associations provide education and awareness to Atlantic Canadians about radon and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations. In addition, the Atlantic Lung Associations sell Health Canada approved long-term radon test kits, which includes laboratory analysis costs.

Prince Edward Island Lung Association