What are radon levels like in Manitoba?

Radon concentrations differ from house to house and region to region, but every region in Canada has some homes with high levels.

Based on Health Canada’s 2012 Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentrations in Homes, 19% of homes in Manitoba measured above the radon guideline of 200 becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq/m3). However, in certain regions up to 44% of homes were above the guideline level.

Subsequent testing in communities has found regions with over 70% of homes testing above the guideline level.

Remember: no matter what percentage of homes in a region test above the guideline level, it’s impossible to know what the radon level will be in any given home until it is tested.  Every home needs to test!

Scroll down to find a radon test kit provider in Manitoba.

Radon Maps

“We knew it was important to test for radon levels in our home, and despite having a newer home with a solid foundation our radon levels were extremely high. Mitigation was a worthwhile investment that produced immediate results, reducing our radon levels to as low as levels found outdoors. We encouraged all our family members to test their levels too as we learned that our region has some of the highest radon deposits in the world. We now have peace of mind that our family is protected from radon exposure in the places we spend the most of our time.” – Eniko K.  (Ste Agathe, MB) 

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Radon Test Kit Providers from Manitoba

manitoba lung association

Manitoba Lung Association
Tel: (204) 774-5501 
Email: info@mb.lung.ca

Return Postage: Additional Charge
Lab Fees: Included
Telephone Orders Accepted
Order Online 

RadonProz
Manitoba – Provincial Organization
Tel: (204) 930-7769
Email: radonproz@gmail.com
Return Postage: Additional Fee
Lab Fees: Included
Telephone Orders Accepted
Order Online

RGC Radon
Manitoba – Provincial Organization
Tel: (204) 415-3512
Email: rgcradon@gmail.com
Return Postage: Additional Fee
Lab Fees: Included
Telephone Orders Accepted
Other Products Sold: Other products sold on the website including digital radon monitors.
Order Online

Winnipeg Home Services
Manitoba – Provincial Organization
Tel: 204-339-2559
Email: info@gram.ca
Return Postage: Additional Fee
Lab Fees: Included
Telephone Orders Accepted
Order Online

alpha tracker

AlphaTracker
Manitoba – Provincial Organization
ph: 204-299-6050
Email: eric@alphatracker.ca
Return Postage: Included
Lab Fees: Included
Phone orders accepted.
Order Online

This company also has a buyer program for other organizations.  Find information on their website.

What’s happening in Manitoba

Do you know of radon initiatives or events happening in Manitoba? Is your municipality doing something related to radon?  Share your event!

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Radon in the news

Check out Saskatchewan and Manitoba Lung Association’s Tackle Radon Campaign.

Organizational Stakeholders in Manitoba

Manitoba Lung Association

The Manitoba Lung Association provides education and awareness to Manitobans about radon and the health risks associated with long-term exposure to high concentrations. In addition, the Manitoba Lung Association sells Health Canada approved long-term radon test kits, which includes laboratory analysis costs.