January is National Radon Action Month
January 2025
Each January, Tiger Group participates in Radon Action Month to raise awareness about the risks of radon in our homes and buildings. This year, we are sharing the Indoor Environments Association – Connecticut Radon Report Card with you and encourage you to get your home tested for radon. Read the report here.
The Indoor Environments Association (IEA) publishes this report card to highlight radon risks across states. IEA is an industry association dedicated to improving indoor environments by identifying hazards and addressing issues such as radon, chemical vapor intrusion, and other environmental contaminants. The organization also develops industry standards, certifies the technical proficiency of its members, and works to advance public policy and communicate health risks to the public. Tiger Group is a proud member of IEA, certified as a Radon Test Provider through our Analytical and Measurement Certifications.
Connecticut is one of only three states with a full set of radon policies to help protect its citizens. Despite these important protections, the Radon Report Card estimates that 371 people in Connecticut will succumb to radon-induced lung cancer in 2024.
Since radon is invisible, tasteless, and odorless, the only way to reduce its impact in our homes is through testing and controlling indoor radon levels. Ideally, we would be able to fully control radon levels indoors, but current technology has not yet made that fully achievable.
The Radon Report Card reveals that 58% of homes tested still have radon levels above 2 Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends mitigating radon levels above 4 pCi/L and suggests considering mitigation for levels above 2 pCi/L, as current technology can reasonably achieve radon levels of 2 pCi/L.
Despite 20 years of limited radon testing data referenced in this report, it’s clear that much work remains to be done in controlling indoor radon levels.
We are here to help! Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or to schedule a radon test for your home or business. For more information, visit our website here and explore additional resources from the Connecticut Department of Public Health here.
