![Uttam Saha displays radon samples in the AESL's liquid scintillation counter, which measures radioactivity in water samples.](https://secure.caes.uga.edu/news/multimedia/images/6419/web-Uttam-Saha-43A6833.jpg)
AESL provides testing, public education and mitigation to prevent radon-induced lung cancer
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension’s radon testing program — a holistic program that combines radon education outreach with research, testing and mitigation — has helped optimize sampling and testing methodology for radon in water throughout the U.S. The program has influenced national standards in radon testing.