Published on January 02, 2024
Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can have serious health consequences. It is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. When there are high levels of radon present in your home, you are at a higher risk of developing cancer.
Winter is an excellent time for Wyandotte County residents to test their homes for radon gas. Radon is prevalent in Wyandotte County, so it’s important to test your home. Radon levels in our county average around 5.3 pCi/L which is above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/l. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends installing a mitigation system to reduce indoor radon levels when homes are confirmed with 4.0 pCi/L of radon gas or higher. Chronic, long‐term radon gas exposure in homes increases the long‐term risk of developing lung cancer. Residential radon gas exposure is the number two leading cause of lung cancer death in the U.S. for smokers, cigarettes are number one.
Residents can purchase radon test kits through the K-State Extension office for $15. The kit is opened and left in the lowest livable part of the home for a couple of days. Once the test is completed, the kit is packaged up in the self-addressed stamped envelope which is part of the kit and then returned by mail for testing. Test results are usually ready in 7-10 days. If results show high levels of radon, addressing the issue is relatively inexpensive and should be done sooner rather than later. Each home is unique, the only way to know if your home has radon is through testing. For more information, please contact Denise Dias at 913-299-9300 or denise.dias@ksu.edu
From the K-State Research and Extension Wyandotte County.
Denise Dias
913-299-9300
denise.dias@ksu.edu
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