06 August 2010 – Housing Associations, Local Authorities and Landlords respond to new lower radon gas Target Level initiative
A new radon gas target level for homes across the UK is prompting housing association managers, local authorities and landlords to re-examine their obligations to tenants. Read full press release
08 July 2010 – HPA introduces new Target Level of 100 Bq m3
A new initiative to reduce concentrations of radon in UK homes has been launched by the Health Protection Agency. After reviewing the latest scientific evidence, as well as the costs and benefits of radon reduction measures, the HPA is retaining its Action Level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre (Bq m3) – but introducing a new Target Level of 100 Bq m3. Read full press release
Positive pressure system cuts radon levels by 89%
High radon levels in a two bedroom house in Cornwall have been reduced to safe levels by installing a positive pressure system costing less than £600.00.
