Quality Report Continued
Table 1. Elevated radon levels by zip code
Zip Code Number
Elevated 89506 1 17.3 89509 3 16.7 4.5 4.4
89511 4 14.5 9.3 6.3
89512 2 7.8 4.8 89519 2 4.8 4.5 89521 2 6.7 4 Total 14
Radon Level
4.3
Conclusion:
A large percentage of our community is not aware of the risk factors of radon, in particular to lung
cancer. Even with awareness events, the follow up and use of kits is low. Even though only 60 tests
came back with valid results, there were still 14 tests that were at or above the action level. Awareness,
distribution and proper use of radon test kits, as well as mitigation for levels at or above 4.0 pCL/l, can
assist in cancer prevention and decreasing risk for lung cancer.
National benchmarks used for this study:
• The National Radon Action Plan (https://www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-plan-strategy-
saving-lives)
• Nevada Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, 2016-2020, Goal 1.6
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