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Oakland County Health Division Offers Free Radon Test Kits

* January is National Radon Action Month.
* Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall.
* Radon test kits can be picked up from Health Division offices 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

*Pontiac, Mich., Jan. 15, 2025* – In an effort to protect the health of its residents, Oakland County Health Division is now providing free radon test kits to residents year-round, thanks to the support of the Board of Commissioners. These kits, previously discounted during National Radon Action Month in January, can be picked up at Health Division offices in Pontiac and Southfield, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Radon, a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. It has been found at elevated levels in all 83 Michigan counties, with one in four Michigan homes testing high for radon. The only way to detect this hazardous gas is through testing, as it can enter homes through small cracks in the foundation and accumulate indoors.

“We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our community by making it easier for residents to test their homes for radon,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “Testing is crucial, especially during the winter months when windows and doors are closed, allowing radon levels to rise.”

The Health Division recommends testing your home for radon every two years. If high radon levels are detected, residents are encouraged to contact Environmental Health Services for guidance on mitigation. For more information, visit oakgov.com/radon [ [link removed] ] or call 248-858-1312 in Pontiac or 248-424-7191 in Southfield.

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