January is National Radon Awareness Month. Have you had your home tested for radon?

• Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

• There are no symptoms associated with exposure radon.

• Radon is an odorless and tasteless naturally occurring gas found in your home and well water.

• The Environmental Protection Agency states one in three homes has radon high enough to warrant mitigation.

• Radon has been found in every state.

• Radon levels can vary from home to home, even levels in your neighbor’s home can be very different than yours.

Radon is a serious health risk. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends all homes be tested for radon gas. You can reduce your risk of lung cancer by testing your home and installing a radon air abatement system. Well water should also be tested. Homes that have radon systems in place should be tested to ensure they are working properly.

The Normand Dubreuil Radon Air Abatement Grant can provide a single-family, low-income homeowners funding for a radon air abatement system while funds are available. Contact Deb Violette, president at 215-9035 to find out if you qualify for a radon air system installed in your home.

Deb Violette

president, Free ME from Lung Cancer

Augusta