Two Rivers Public Health Unit

Radon

TRPHD is dedicated to creating healthier home environments by reducing radon in homes within our jurisdiction.

Radon is a radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. In Nebraska, the concentration of radon radiation in homes is often higher than that recommended by the EPA. It is important to test every home for radon. The reason it is important to test for radon is that it is tasteless, odorless and invisible to the human eye. A very small amount of radon can have a significant effect on health.

Radon Fact Sheet

For a quick summary of jurisdiction-specific radon information from the Two Rivers Public Health Department, click here!

Radon test kits

This year, the Two Rivers Public Health Unit was again awarded the Radon Awareness and Risk Reduction Grant. The goals of this grant are to increase local awareness of the risk of long-term exposure to radon and methods to test and reduce radon in homes. We plan to educate the public through various means such as television, radio and social media.

All free radon test kits have been distributed for 2023. Test kits can be purchased from our office for $15 or mailed to you for $20. Click the link below to purchase a test kit.

How to test for radon in your home

TRPHD provides AirCheck short term radon testing. Below are links to an educational brochure and video.

Radon information and resources

New Nebraska Radon Resistant Construction (RRNC)

Effective September 1, 2019, the Radon Resistant New Construction Act sets standards for RRNC and must be enforced by a county, city, or town under the local building code.