Free Radon Test Kits During Action Month

During Radon Action Month, various health departments across the U.S. are offering free or discounted radon test kits to residents as part of efforts to combat radon exposure, a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. In Darien, CT, and Kent County, MI, free kits are available, with the latter also partnering with local libraries to distribute them. Similarly, health departments in Tazewell, Woodford, and Peoria counties, IL, as well as Kenosha County, WI, are urging residents to test their homes for radon, highlighting its dangers and the necessity for testing. Greenwich, CT, offers discounted testing for both air and well water, emphasizing the risk radon poses to smokers and non-smokers alike. The initiatives are supported by organizations like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and local health departments, aiming to reduce the estimated 21,000 annual radon-related lung cancer deaths in the U.S. Residents are encouraged to test during the winter months when homes are typically sealed, allowing radon to accumulate.