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
Livingston County health officials released new maps charting estimated radon levels in the county's 16 townships, two cities and two villages. About 40% of homes in Livingston County have elevated levels of radon, according to a study by the...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/23/2020
January is National Radon Action Month, and local health officials are encouraging residents to get their homes tested for the potentially dangerous gas. It is a good time to test for the invisible, odorless gas since families are spending more time...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/04/2020
One in eight homes in Michigan are likely to have elevated levels of radon, according to the Livingston County Health Department. Counties such as Livingston and Macomb are offering free short-term radon test kits this month. January is Radon Action...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/03/2020
Approximately 20 percent of tested homes in Livingston County have elevated levels of radon. Free short-term kits are available from the Livingston County Department of Public Health. Half price long-term kits are also available during...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/28/2009
The Livingston County Health Department has run out of free radon test kits but continues to encourage local residents to test their homes. The Livingston County Health Department distributed more test kits than ever before at over 2,000 - compared to...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/15/2020
WXYZ) - According to the Environmental Protection Agency, thousands of cancer deaths each year are caused by radon gas. There are steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families… but too few of us are taking the action that's needed. When we...[Read More]
Date Published: 10/08/2009
Maps that show estimated levels of radon in multiple cities based on results from homes tested using Livingston County Health Department radon test...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/23/2020
Around one in every eight homes in the state of Michigan has elevated levels of Radon. January is National Radon Action Month, a good time to stop at test your home. According to the Livingston County Health Department, around 40% of homes in the area...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/07/2020