Arkansas

United States EPA State Map of Radon Gas Concentration

Arkansas is considered to have a moderate to high potential for radon gas. The Arkansas Department of Health recommends that all residents in Arkansas test their homes for radon and take steps to mitigate the gas if levels are found to be high. The Arkansas Radon Program provides information and resources for testing and mitigating radon gas. The program also provides information on how to obtain a radon test kit and interpret the results. It's important to note that high radon levels have been found in all counties of Arkansas. It's important to test for radon and take action to reduce high levels when present.

The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey have evaluated the radon potential in the U.S. and have developed this map is to assist National, State, and local organizations to target their resources and to assist building code officials in deciding whether radon-resistant features are applicable in new construction. This map is not intended to be used to determine if a home in a given zone should be tested for radon. Homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three zones. All homes should be tested regardless of geographic location. The map assigns each of the 3,141 counties in the U.S. to one of three zones based on radon potential. Each zone designation reflects the average short-term radon measurement that can be expected to be measured in a building without the implementation of radon control methods. The radon zone designation of the highest priority is Zone 1.

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The Radon in Homes Program is now managed by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Environmental Epidemiology Section. The ADH Radon in Homes Program provides public health education, recommendations regarding measurements and mitigation of radon in Arkansas homes, technical assistance by phone calls/emails, and public health outreach events. Information and recommendations are in agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ADH Radon in Homes Program does not certify, licenses or register individuals to perform radon measurements or radon mitigation. In Arkansas, there are no statutory rules specific to the regulation of indoor radon or the qualification of those persons that perform radon services professionally.
Please feel free to share with any clients, who are residents of Arkansas and have any questions regarding radon in homes.
ADH Radon in Homes Program Contact Information:
Environmental Epidemiology
4815 W. Markham, Slot 32
Little Rock, AR 72205

	Zone 1	Highest Potential (greater than 4 pCi/L)
	Zone 2	Moderate Potential (from 2 to 4 pCi/L)
	Zone 3	Low Potential (less than 2 pCi/L)