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County offers 100 free radon test kits for Radon Awareness Month
Summary
The agency bought 100 free radon test kits for distribution through its website and office during Radon Awareness Month and encouraged residents to test homes, noting radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
Agency staff announced the purchase and distribution of 100 free radon test kits as part of Radon Awareness Month; the kits were placed on the website and are available at the agency office.
"If anyone would like a free radon test kit while you're here, stop at the front and we'll give you one," Ashley said, urging residents who have not tested their homes to take a kit. Staff noted that radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and that the county's granite and soil can contribute to higher local radon potential.
