Should I test the soil for radon before building? | US EPA

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www.epa.govby topic and sectorFebruary 19, 2019Submitted July 28, 2026

This answer is covered in our publication, Building Radon Out - on page 22. Soil testing for radon is not recommended for determining whether a house should be built radon-resistant. Although soil testing can be done, it cannot rule out the possibil

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