EPA Testing Recommendations for Alabama

In some types of terrain, radon testing can require special consideration. One such case is in areas of karst geology. Karst is a broad term used by geologists for features where portions of rock have been dissolved away by water.

Although karst is found in many areas of the United States, Alabama, particularly north Alabama, has many of these geologic formations. Radon levels can be extremely variable in these areas. Therefore, in order to provide the correct testing guidance, one must determine whether they live in an area affected by this geologic condition.

• Alabama testing instructions for karst areas
• Alabama testing instructions for non-karst areas

HUD Radon Testing Recommendations

• HUD Radon Fact Sheet
• June 7, 2004 Radon Gas and Mold Notice and Release Agreement
• May 20, 2004 HUD News Release
• HUD letter to FHA loan Mortgagees
• Revised HUD Home Inspection Form

Real estate transactions usually require quicker results, so a different set of rules pertain to testing for radon in real estate.

• Real Estate Transactions
• EPA, Radon, and Real Estate Website

Order Radon Test Kits:
As a service to the citizens of Alabama, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System offers short-term (2-4 days) test kits in many of the Zone 1 county Extension offices. You can also order short-term and long-term kits directly through the Radon in Alabama Web site by mail, fax or online. Long-term (3 to 12 months) test kits are also available at the Madison County Extension office for $15.00 each. Test kits can also be purchased at hardware stores and some retail stores, but will likely cost more.

You can now order radon test kits online. This ordering system is only available to Alabama residents only.

• Short term
• Long term

What to do after you get your test results back

• Testing Decision