Indoor radon survey in Visegrad countries

The indoor radon measurements were carried out in 123 residential buildings and 33 schools in Visegrad countries (Slovakia, Hungary and Poland). In 13.2% of rooms radon concentration exceeded 300Bqm−3, the reference value recommended in the Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM. Indoor radon in houses shows the typical radon behavior, with a minimum in the summer and a maximum in the winter season, whereas in 32% of schools the maximum indoor radon was reached in the summer months. •Radon was measured in 123 houses and offices and 33 schools and kindergartens.•Maximum values amounted to 843 Bq m−3 for houses and 875 Bq m−3 for schools.•In 32% of schools the maximum indoor radon was reached in the summer months.