January is the National Radon Action Month. Radon is a cancer causing radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell or taste. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Click here to see a map of Radon zones.
I live in a high radon zone. Ten years ago, when my daughter was born, the hospital sent us home with a voucher for a free radon test. We tested our home and had a borderline reading. It is time for another test. We sent away for a radon kit and will be testing our home again.
How do you test for Radon? The quickest test for radon is the short-term test. "Charcoal canisters" are most commonly used for short-term testing. Check out the EPA's site A Citizens Guide to Radon for information.
If you live in PA, you can send away for a free radon kit from the American Lung Association.
Tuesday Tip: January is Radon Action month.
4 comments:
Thanks for tip! I will check it out.
Your welcome!
Radon is quite a problem here in the UK as well. All new-build homes and extensions to houses have to have a radon barrier put into the foundations. You've reminded me we ought to get our house tested - thanks
I did not know that radon was a problem in the UK. I think it is great that a radon barrier is required.
My house is old (1790)and has a dirt basement...not the best combination regarding radon.
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