David Garrett did not know what radon was until a friend at the health department suggested that he pick up a free radon testing kit. "I hung it up right away," the Springfield Twp. resident said, adding that he was shocked when he received the...[Read More]

Date Published: 09/27/2007

Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and Kentucky has higher radon levels than most states. Marion County has higher radon levels than other parts of Kentucky. "Basically, all of Kentucky is a little higher than...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/10/2007

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is giving away free radon testing kits. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., behind smoking. Radon doesn't have a smell, and can't be tasted, and it's a natural gas...[Read More]

Date Published: 12/31/2019

Louisville's health department is offering free radon testing kits. Radon is a gas you can't smell, taste or see, but it's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S, behind smoking. About 40 percent of Kentucky homes are estimated to have...[Read More]

Date Published: 12/31/2019