Did you know that radon in the leading cause of lung cancer among non smokers? Nearly 1 in 15 homes in the United States have dangerous levels of radon.
Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that is naturally present in the rocks and soil and can be released through the foundation of buildings, regardless of the age of the building. Radon can also make its way into well water. The only way to determine if your home has elevated levels of radon is through testing. No matter where you live in the state, you have the potential for elevated radon levels in your home. It is recommend to test for radon every 2 - 5 years.
What Can You Do?
- Test the indoor air quality of your home or business for radon - buy a radon test kit here (all of the free supplies were already distributed for the year)
- Test your private well for radon - find information for well testing in Henderson County
- Check out our Radon Education Toolkit
- Learn more about radon testing and mitigation
