REHS has tested all university residences to evaluate radon concentrations. Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless radioactive gas. There is no state or federal requirements for the University to test student housing for radon. This is a pro-active effort on the part of Rutgers University.

For more information on radon, please visit the EPA’s web site at www.epa.gov/radon.

If your apartment has a radon mitigation system, you may see pipes labeled “radon mitigation system, do not remove”. These are connected to an outdoor fan which removes radon gas from below the surface of your apartment. If you want more information on this system, please contact Debbie Hrabinski or Patrick McDermott at the contact information below.

Contact

For Overall Program Management:
Patrick McDermott
(848) 445-2550
patrick.mcdermott@rutgers.edu