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Homeowners tests confirm prevalence of radon in homes

...Of the more than 4,000 kits returned to the lab in January and February as part of Radon Action Month, 1,011 were at or above the EPA action guideline.

Test kits remain available from local health departments all across the state, with the cost ranging from $5 to $15, including postage and lab fees.

Kits are also available from some home improvement centers and hardware stores, but not all retail kits include postage and analysis, so citizens are urged to carefully read the packaging before making their purchase.

Radon tests should be done in the lowest livable level of the home during the cooler months of the year, when windows and doors are normally kept closed.

If the test indicates an elevated radon level, additional testing should be done to confirm the problem and appropriate actions taken to reduce the levels when needed.

It is possible to reduce radon levels by simply caulking and sealing potential entry points, however, it may be necessary for homeowners showing elevated levels to hire a professional radar mitigation contractor to ensure the levels in their home are reduced.

To find out more about radon, call the DEQ Radon Program at 1-800-RADON Gas (1-800-723-6642) for a free packet of information.

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