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Radiochemistry Unit - Radon Information Table of Contents | Ordering | Collection Kits | Price Schedule | Analysis | Test Interpretation | Radon Information | Health Information | Decay Chains | Research | DNR Quarterly Reports | Useful Links Wisconsin Radon Information Centers This site was a wealth of information about radon in Wisconsin and many links to additional information. 888-569-7236 (888 LOW-RADON) THIS STATEWIDE TOLL-FREE RADON INFORMATI0N NUMBER ROUTES AN IN-STATE CALL TO THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION CENTER BASED ON THE AREA CODE AND EXCHANGE FROM WHICH THE CALL ORIGINATES Consumer Research Council (CRC) (The following information is taken from the CRC Radon Fix-IT Program postcard.) CRC is a nonprofit consumer group working with the Environmental Protection Agency to educate and assist consumers with high radon levels in their homes. CRC does not sell radon mitigation services or publications. However, CRC can direct you to information and assistance that will help you reduce the high level of radon in your home. CRC , in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency, recommends that homeowners with a level of 4 pCi/L* or higher reduce these High levels of Radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and your family may be at an even greater risk if there is a smoker in the house. Please call CRC's "Radon Fix-It Line" 1-800-644-6999 to get more information. Or , if you prefer, request a CRC postage paid card, the Radiochemistry staff, 1-608-263-4677. CRC will then send some helpful materials. The two publications available from CRC are:
The address of CRC is: Radon Fix-It Program * Pico curies per liter of air is a measurement of radiation and indicates the concentration of radon gas in your home.
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