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Radon exposure kills an estimate 400 Iowans every year. It is the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking in Iowa, and the leading cause among people who have never smoked. Iowa has the highest average radon concentrations in the United States, with 70% of homes having concentrations above the EPA's recommended action level of 4 pCi/L.
House File 2297 would require all single-family or two-family new residential construction include a passive radon mitigation system. This makes it easier for homeowners to afford and install active radon mitigation systems in the future, if their homes test above the safety threshold for radon.
Radon-resistant new construction carries a significant return on investment for the state. According to the National Radon Action Plan, every dollar spent on radon testing and repairs returns $11 to $20 in avoided healthcare costs for multifamily dwellings. The EPA estimates that radon-resistant construction costs between $350-$500, while installing a radon mitigation system after construction can cost more than $3,000.
Tell your Representative to support HF 2297 and invest in a proven cancer control solution for Iowans.
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