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Where to Go for More Information

Both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) web pages contain much information on radon. Additional information can be obtained by visiting: 

• EPA's Sources of Information on Indoor Air Quality -- Radon page

• EPA's Radon Health Risks Frequently Asked Questions page

• EPA's Radon Publication page

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The following organizations can provide additional resources that readers may find helpful:

• The EPA Web site contains news, information, and publications on radon. It is located at http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon on the Internet.

• The National Safety Council (NSC), in partnership with the EPA, operates a Radon Hotline

•  To reach an automated system for ordering materials and listen to informational recordings, call 1–800–SOS–RADON (1–800–767–7236).

• To contact an information specialist, dial 1–800–55–RADON (1–800–557–2366) or send an e-mail to airqual@nsc.org.

• More information about radon and its testing can be found on the NSC’s Web site at: http://www.nsc.org/ehc/radon.htm

•  The Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse (IAQ INFO) is operated by the EPA. To order publications or contact an information specialist, dial 1–800–438–4318. Alternatively, IAQ INFO can be reached by e-mail at iaqinfo@aol.com, by fax at 703–356–5386, or by mail at Post Office Box 37133, Washington, DC 20013–7133.

•  The National Hispanic Indoor Air Quality Helpline is a service of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, in partnership with the EPA. The Helpline provides bilingual (Spanish/English) information about indoor air pollutants. To speak with an information specialist, call 1–800–SALUD–12 (1–800–725–8312).