Radon in Virginia

rock units sampled for radon
Source: US Geological Survey (USGS), Radon in Ground Water of the Lower Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins

higher concentrations of uranium in granite bedrock leads to higher radon levels in groundwater
Source: US Geological Survey (USGS), Radon in Ground Water of the Lower Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins

radon risk is related to bedrock geology
Source: Virginia Department of Health, Radon Risk Map for Virginia

Links

• Radon Inspection Articles (from National Inspection Services)
• Radon in Ground Water of the Lower Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins
• Virginia Aquifer Susceptibility Study