What are radon levels like in Alberta?
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, 7% of homes in AB measured above the radon guideline of 200 becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq/m3). However, in certain regions up to 10% of homes were above the guideline level.
Subsequent testing in communities has found regions with over 53% of homes testing above the guideline level.
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!
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Organizational Stakeholders in Alberta
Alberta and NWT Lung Association
The Alberta and NWT Lung Association provides education and awareness to Albertans about radon and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations. In addition, the Alberta and NWT Lung Association sells Health Canada approved long-term radon test kits, which includes laboratory analysis costs.
Evict Radon
Evict Radon is an organization founded by scientists in the fight against radon, which sells radon test kits to homeowners. By testing your home and participating in our study, you will be helping researchers across Canada understand radon exposure and develop new ways to protect ourselves and loved ones. The results from your simple 90+ day test are then taken forward by researchers to understand how our environment influences our radon exposure.
