Date Published: 12/30/2019 [Source]
Brown-Nicollet Environmental/Community Health will once again be offering radon test kits at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis to homeowners beginning Jan. 2 during "Radon Action Month."
The testing for radon in your home is important, because radon is the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon each year in the U.S. About 2 in 5 Minnesota homes have dangerous levels of radon gas and state health officials say every home should be tested.
Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Minnesota soils. It can enter into all kinds of homes through cracks or openings in walls or foundations. The only way for residents to know if their home has radon is to test.
Short term radon test kits can be picked up at the Brown-Nicollet Environmental/Community Health Office. If you are interested, Brown-Nicollet staff suggests that you call the office at 507-934-7089 before coming in to be sure that kits are still available.