Politics & Government
Free Radon Test Kits Available In West Haven
The West Haven Health Department has a limited number of free radon test kits available, according to officials.
Written by Michael P. Walsh
WEST HAVEN, CT — It’s not too late to test your home for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer.
Radon is a colorless, odorless and naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the natural decay of uranium. It’s found in rock, water and soil.
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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.
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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.
Learn more about radon here.
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