Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the soil beneath and around some of our homes. About 1 out of 10 homes in Wisconsin have radon levels above the US Environmental Protection Agency guideline of 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter). Having a home with levels above 4pCi/L increases your risk of developing lung cancer.
Radon has no smell, taste or color, and therefore, it is impossible to detect with the human senses. It can be easily measured with a simple and inexpensive test that a homeowner can do themselves.
“There is no way to predict the level of radon in your home. The only way to know is to test. Testing is easy to do and test kits are inexpensive.” says Elizabeth Paulson, Environmental Health Specialist at the Eau Claire City-County Health
Department. Take action—test your home for radon!
Radon Test kits can be purchased for $10 from the Eau Claire City-County Health Department
(located on the ground floor of the Eau Claire County Courthouse at 720 Second Avenue).
