Utahns can order free radon tests online at utahradon. org. If high levels of radon are detected, then people can get their homes mitigated.
Mellars said that it is common to find high levels of radon in Utah homes. There are homes in all of the state’ s cities and counties that have high levels of radon.
“ The invitation is regardless of what city you live in, regardless of the location, regardless of the type of home or type of foundation you have, you should test your home for radon gas to determine what you’ re being exposed to,” he said.
He added that the tests are very simple to conduct, as demonstrated by the Promontory students, who conducted the tests themselves.
Rep. David Shallenberger, R-Orem, is running a bill, HB563, this session that would require proper training and certification for anyone who is installing or maintaining radon mitigation systems.
Robbins said she recommends people buy radon detectors that they can have in their homes along with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
“ Everybody needs a safe home whether you rent or you own,” she said.
Robbins also talked about how great it was to see the students learning about radon and so passionately talking about it, because she believes there needs to be more awareness around radon.
“ Let’ s use the kids to get that word out. I think this is amazing,” she said.
While at the Capitol, the students went around telling anyone they could find about radon while also handing out flyers about radon awareness.
“ We just need to raise awareness about this, otherwise lots of people are going to end up with lung cancer,” said Shelby Prince, one of the students.
Source: https:// www. deseret. com / utah / 2026 / 02 / 26 / radon‐research‐jr‐high‐students‐capitol
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Rudra Ahir, an eighth grader at the Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning, discusses his class’ s research on radon levels in Box Elder County at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News