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 EGLE is seeking homeowners with radon mitigation systems for participation in a new study
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Environment’s (EGLE’s) Indoor Radon Program, in partnership with the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST), is commencing a study of radon mitigation systems installed throughout the State of Michigan. EGLE’s Indoor Radon Program is seeking homeowners with a radon mitigation system for voluntary participation in the radon mitigation system study. Radon is a serious health hazard, and we applaud Michigan homeowners’ efforts to keep their family’s safe and their homes healthy. The goal of this study is to survey existing mitigation systems installed in the state for radon mitigation effectiveness and overall build quality as compared to the current AARST mitigation standards.
The Indoor Radon Program is a non-regulatory program whose purpose is to increase awareness of the health risks associated with exposure to elevated indoor radon levels, encourage testing for radon, and encourage citizens to take action to reduce their exposure once elevated radon levels are found. EGLE currently does not license or otherwise regulate the installation of radon mitigation systems or the radon professionals who install them. However, we would like to inspect your radon mitigation system to determine if it was installed properly following nationally recognized radon mitigation standards.
There is no charge for the inspection which will be performed by a representative under contract with AARST. The inspection should take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. If you have a radon mitigation system in your home and would like to have your system inspected as a part of this study, please complete our registration form. To learn more, please see the Radon Mitigation Study Web page and Frequently Asked Questions.
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The selection process will prioritize homes with radon mitigation systems installed within the last 5 years. Efforts will be made to have a representative sample size across the state and include as many mitigators as possible.
Your participation is greatly appreciated as it will help ensure radon mitigation systems are installed properly in our state, which will help protect, maintain, and improve the health of Michiganders. Submission of an application to this study does not guarantee selection.
Questions about participation in this voluntary radon mitigation system study can be directed to Les Smith, III, Indoor Radon Specialist, Radiological Protection Section, Materials Management Division, EGLE, by phone at 800-723-6642 or by e-mail at Radon@Michigan.gov.
Participation in this program is strictly voluntary. Inspection findings will be shared with the homeowner. In the event deficiencies are observed, it is the sole responsibility of the homeowner to resolve any issues. EGLE will not pursue enforcement for correction of deficiencies on the behalf of the homeowner. EGLE may share critical deficiencies, which could cause immediate harm, with local code enforcement officials. The scope of this program is limited only to the home’s radon mitigation system. Permitting EGLE to perform this inspection does not obligate EGLE to repair a home’s radon mitigation system or take any other action to address deficiencies identified.
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