What is Radon?

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is stored below the ground, but can easily get inside residential buildings. Radon gas is also radioactive and is the most abundant source of naturally occurring radiation humans are exposed to. Currently, Wisconsin has no radon gas regulations, so it is important to test your home.

Hazards of Radon:

Radon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. In addition to cancers, radon gas may also make other chronic respiratory illnesses like asthma more severe.

General spread of Radon:

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 1 in 10 homes in Wisconsin have high radon levels.

How to Monitor Radon:

New homeowners and tenants are urged to test their space to ensure it stays at or below 4.0pCi/L (and encouraged to aim for at or below 2.0pCi/L). Additionally, after any new home renovations it is important to re-test to ensure radon gas is not leaking from a newly opened source.

How to Reduce Radon Levels:

A certified contractor can help with reducing radon gas through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.  To learn more visit: Wisconsin DHS Radon Information for Wisconsin(https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/radon/index.htm)

Learn more about radon testing and its importance in keeping your home safe by watching this quick, informative video: Radon 101

NSHD sells short-tern radon kits for $8.00 each. 

Stop by our office to pick one up and talk with a staff member to learn more about Radon.

If you need a quick refresher on using your radon test kit, watch this helpful video: How To Use a  Home Radon Test Kit