Air Quality

Environmental Health

RadonResources

Currently, the Madison County Health Department does not have rules or regulations for air quality. Staff can assist you with air quality concerns by providing information or aid in finding the appropriate agency and contact information that can help.
Contact the Environmental Health Program at (828) 649-9598, for questions.
Radon
Division of Environmental Health
Radiation Protection Section
1645 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1645

North Carolina Radon Resources

North Carolina Links

NC Cooperative Extension

www.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=countycenters

EPA Links

EPA Radon Site

www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/

General Radon Information

American Lung Association (Radon Site)

www.lungusa.org

Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (Radon Site)

www.crcpd.org/Radon.asp

U. S. Geological Survey (Radon Site)

 

www.energy.cr.usgs.gov/radon/radonhome.htm

Radon testing

Radon Test Kit Information

www.nsc.org/resources/issues/radon/

Certification Info

NEHA National Radon Proficiency Program

www.radongas.org

Environmental Health
Air Quality
Resources

Molds - Collection of links regarding all major findings on mold
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/molds.html
Mold in Homes - This information is for people who have mold problems in their homes www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/mold/
Link to the Center for Disease Control - The CDC has helpful information on mold occurring after flooding on this link. www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources - This webpage provides information on mold and human health. www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/oii/mold/
North Carolina Division of Air Quality - Information on air quality including emissions, air toxins, and monitoring data. www.ncradiation.net/Radon/faq.htm