Free Radon Test Kits Available In West Haven

From City of West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — January is National Radon Action Month, and the city Health Department is encouraging residents to protect their health by testing their homes for radon.

Radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer, is a colorless, odorless and naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the natural decay of uranium. It is found in rock, water and soil.

While radon in outdoor air poses a relatively low risk to human health, it can enter homes from the surrounding soil and become a health hazard inside buildings, according to city health officials.

Testing for radon is recommended every two years, officials said.

A limited number of free radon test kits have been made available to West Haven residents by the state Department of Public Health. To receive a test kit, call the city Health Department at 203-937-3660.

To learn more about radon, visit here.