Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring gas that is radioactive. Learn more about radon from the CDC.
The only way to know if you have radon in your home is to test for it. Test kits are commonly sold at hardware stores and are available for free through our Healthy Neighborhoods Program! Request a Healthy Neighborhoods visit by filling out our referral form or calling 607-778-2847.
If you have elevated radon levels in your home, you can have a radon mitigation system installed. Visit the New York State Department of Health website to learn more about radon and testing.