January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that you can’t see,
smell, or taste but could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is dangerous
because it can cause lung cancer. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer overall, and the
leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon-induced lung cancer is largely
preventable. The first step is to test your home. During Radon Action Month, the Monroe
County Health Department encourages everyone to protect their health by testing their homes
for radon.
In Wisconsin, 1 in 10 homes have elevated levels of radon. Any home or building can have a
radon problem, and the only way to know if there is a radon problem is by testing. Fortunately,
testing a home for radon can be done with an easy-to-use test kit, and homes with high levels
of radon can be fixed with the help of a licensed mitigator. This year, we are offering two
options for at-home radon testing. These include a short-term charcoal radon test and a
consumer digital radon detection monitor.
Stop by our office at 315 W. Oak St. in Sparta during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-
4:30pm). Short-term charcoal radon test kits are available year-round for $15.00. The digital
radon detection meter is available to rent for 7 days for $25.00. For more information about
what you can do to protect your health and take action against radon during National Radon
Action Month, please visit the Wisconsin Radon information website at http://www.lowradon.org.
Follow the Monroe County Health Department Facebook and Instagram pages for more.
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