Radon Testing
Why is Radon a problem?
Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that can cause lung cancer.
Radon occurs naturally when uranium breaks down to radium which in turn breaks down to form radon. Radon is released into the soil and easily enters your home through the foundation and well water. It can build up to dangerous levels inside homes, schools, and other buildings. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after tobacco smoke. Radon kills nearly 21,000 people each year, more than 800 of them in Georgia. Smokers are at an even higher risk of radon-induced lung cancer than nonsmokers. Visit the UGA Radon web page for more information and to purchase a test kit sent directly to your home.
The EPA website has information about the health effects of high levels of Radon Gas in your home.
The test service is offered through County Extension offices in Georgia (tested in Athens, GA). Contact your local office to see about test kit availability in your county.
- The W44 - Radon water test is $30.00 per sample, plus overnight shipping. The radon water test requires a special test kit. This kit may not be on hand and will need to be ordered. The kit includes sampling bottles, instructions, and a registration form. Follow the instructions and ship the test to the lab overnight. (This sample requires being shipped overnight; the consumer must use their choice of shipping. Shipping cost is an additional cost.) You can watch how to collect the sample with this Radon sample collection video.
- The Radon air quality test is $15.00 per sample, you may find more information about Radon at UGA Radon Education Program. You can order the air quality test online directly with the Radon Home Test
Need to test your homes air for radon? Order your test with this link: Radon Test.
Link to an interactive map of county percentages.
Alex Fajcz of Brunswick, Georgia, earned first place in the 2025 Radon Poster Contest with this striking illustration warning, “Radon Kills Silently.” Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that cannot be seen or smelled and is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.