West Hartford-Bloomfield Officials Helping Folks Detect Dangerous Gas In Homes

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD/BLOOMFIELD, CT — A potentially dangerous gas may be building up in your home, and you might not realize it.

In West Hartford and Bloomfield, the local health department will start offering a tool on Monday, Jan. 5, to help you determine if you're at risk.

January is Radon Awareness Month, and the town has free test kits available for residents, while supplies last.

The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District will provide free radon test kits beginning on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

If you would like to get your kit, please stop by the office at 580 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas formed from the natural breakdown of uranium in the soil. It can become trapped in the home and accumulate over time.

Exposure to high levels of radon can have negative health impacts, such as lung tissue damage and lung cancer.

Residents of both towns may also visit the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District table during events at a local senior center and the library to pick up a kit. They are:

• Jan. 13 at Bishop’s Corner Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford, from 9 to 10 a.m.

• Jan. 14 at Noah Webster Library,20 S. Main St., West Hartford, from 2 to 3 p.m.

According to local health officials, one in four Connecticut homes has high levels of radon, and radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, the top cause for non-smokers.

Testing is the only way to determine whether your home has elevated levels.
Using the kit is quick and easy, according to health officials:

• Open the package and fill out the back.

• Place the kit in a room for 3–7 days.

• Drop it in your mailbox; it’s pre-addressed and ready to go to the lab.