CMDHD is Offering Free and Reduced-Cost Radon Home Tests During Radon Action Month

During January, donate a nonperishable food item and receive a free home radon test kit, or pick up a test kit for the reduced price of $5 without a donation.

January is Radon Action Month, and Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is using this month to educate our community about the dangers of radon gas. In January, our Environmental Health offices are offering $5 home radon test kits. If you donate a nonperishable food item in January through our “Give a Can & Get a Kit!” event, your home radon test kit is free. All food donations and radon test kit fees collected this month will be given to local food pantries.

Radon is a leading source of lung cancer, causing thousands of deaths each year. Small cracks in your home’s foundation can grow over time as it settles, making paths for radon to enter your home from the ground. CMDHD encourages you to test your home for radon during Radon Action Month. By doing so, you can play a crucial role in creating healthier homes and communities.

"Radon is a major health concern that is often ignored because it is invisible and odorless," said Steve King, CMDHD Environmental Health Director. "The best time to test your home is winter, as doors and windows are closed, which lets radon rise. Testing for radon is easy, and if higher levels are found, there are ways to reduce exposure. CMDHD is proud to offer free and reduced-price radon home kits to help our community members stay safe and healthy."
Learn more about radon by visiting https://www.cmdhd.org/radon or by calling our Environmental Health department at 989-314-7570. For more information, visit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) page at https://www.epa.gov/radon or the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) page at http://www.michigan.gov/radon.