Radiation monitoring

There are parts of the country where 1% or more of properties are estimated to be above the UK radon action level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre of air.

Visit The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) website to view maps on radon.

Every building has radon and in most areas the levels are low. Through UKHSA website Welcome to UKradon you can:

• order a radon address search
• order a home measurement pack
• order a workplace measurement pack

More information on measuring radon can be found on UKHSA website.

Nuclear sites and other industries can create radioactive waste as a result of their routine operations. Some of the wastes are released into the air or discharged to water, the radioactivity can enter the environment and access the food chain. The releases and discharges are controlled by authorisations issued by the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency (EA) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) separately monitor levels of radioactivity in the environment and food chain.

• The Environment Agency maintains a Public Register of sites licensed to keep radioactive substances. A copy of this register is also available to view at the Civic Offices during working hours.
• Find out which radioactive sources you need a licence to export and how to apply for one.
• Guidance on Nuclear site radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, how to apply, how to change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit
• Guidance on Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, types of permits, how to apply, change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit.
• Guidance on Exemption, notification, registering and licensing of radioactive substances and radiation generators in the UK.
• Further information on the monitoring radioactivity in food can be viewed on Food Standard Agency website.