Detect Radon

Radon Detectors

Radon detectors

Courtesy of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland

Radon Detectors
Courtesy of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland

Radon Detectors

Radon detectors

Courtesy of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland

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Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally. You cannot see it, smell it or taste it and can only be measured using special equipment. Many barriers to radon are ineffective, so it is very important to check your home for the gas.

There are a number of organisations offering a radon monitoring service, such as the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) and The Radon Centre. For an average sized home, two detectors are usually used. The detectors should be left in place for three months and then returned to The Radon Centre for analysis.

The Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) is the national organisation responsible for regulating, monitoring and advising on matters relating to ionising radiation. Additional information on radon and radioactive contamination in the environment can be found on their website at http://www.rpii.ie/. Their website includes a map of Ireland showing the areas predicted to be at particular risk from radon.