Date Published: 01/03/2020 [Source]
Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S, and it could be in your home right now. Even worse - you can't see it, feel it or even smell it. The health department has radon test kits available for $10 on its website.
This invisible gas is naturally occurring and comes from the soil under our homes. The Eau Claire City-County Health Department said the sandy soils of Eau Claire allow for higher levels of radon than in other areas. According to a study done by the department, 40% of Eau Claire homes have radon levels above EPA guidelines.