If you're planning a remodel in Palo, it's a good time to think about radon testing and, if the result is high, radon mitigation.
Before you test or fix in Palo
Linn County Public Health suggests testing before and after any renovation, especially after work meant to lower radon [1].
Can Palo households get a free radon kit?
Yes, while supplies last. Linn County residents can order through the American Lung Association form, and some addresses are asked to re-order through the Healthy Hometowns form instead [2].
Can a sump pit let radon into a Palo basement?
Yes. Linn County Public Health says radon can enter through the footing drain tied to a basement sump, and it suggests a sealed sump lid, which building supply companies sell [1].
Iowa's statewide rules for testers and mitigation specialists are on how it works. To read up first, try test kits, fan replacement or radon mitigation. City pages: Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Every other town is listed on all service areas.
Request a quote and include your test result.
We're a referral service, not a contractor. We send mitigation requests only to contractors on Iowa HHS's current credentialed list and testing requests only to state-certified radon measurement specialists, but we don't otherwise vet them, a referral is not an endorsement, and independent contractors may pay us for referrals.
Sources
- Linn County Public Health, Radon (fetched Nov 11, 2026). https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/1747/Radon
- Iowa HHS, Radon program page (fetched Nov 11, 2026). https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/providers-professionals/radiological-health/radon