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Radon Program
Our Radon Program is involved in educational and awareness programs for citizens in Marshall County, including exhibits and staff presentations, responding to phone and e-mail inquiries and distributing radon awareness literature, and free test kits. Stop by our office to pick up your radon test kit.
The state Radon Program acts as liaison between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, county and district health departments and universities, which receive mini-grants through the program.
What is Radon?
Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, and tasteless.
It is estimated that radon causes thousands of lung cancer deaths each year. The U.S. surgeon general has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon in your home. The EPA and surgeon general recommend radon testing for all homes lower than third-floor level.
Testing is inexpensive and easy. It should only take a few minutes of your time. Millions of Americans already have tested their homes for radon.
In order to get accurate radon test results, be sure to follow established guidelines, included with your kit.
Radon problems can usually be fixed easily and inexpensively. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
The links below will provide additional information regarding Radon.
EPA Radon Information
What Do My Radon Results Mean?