Date Published: 09/01/2020 [Source]
Home should be a place of safety and refuge, but there can be hidden dangers. With people spending more time at home during the pandemic, it is a great time to review some home health and safety tips.
Did you know?
• Radon gas causes around 488 lung cancer deaths each year in Wisconsin.
Take action to make your home a safer and healthier place for your family.
Keep it contaminant-free. Common contaminants in the home include lead paint, radon, and toxic chemicals. Reduce the dangers of lead paint by fixing any chipped or peeling paint in homes built before 1978. Have children tested for lead at one and two years of age if there is a potential for exposure. Not sure if you have radon? A radon test kit can be purchased from the Rock County Public Health Department for $11. Safely store any toxic chemicals and don't allow smoking inside your home. If you have a well, test it annually for nitrates and bacteria. Test kits are available at the Rock County Public Health Department.
Give your home a safety checkup to prevent these health and safety hazards. If you have questions about lead, radon, or well water quality, contact the Rock County Public Health Department at 608-757-5440.