November is Radon Action Month. That has the health unit encouraging residents to test their homes for radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring colourless, odourless and tasteless radioactive gas that forms when uranium breaks down in soil, rock and water. When radon is released from the ground outside it gets diluted by fresh air and is not a concern.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li says it’s different indoors in places like basements.
And the Doctor says there are some very serious risks posed by the gas.
The only way to know if radon is a problem in a building is to test. In fact, Health Canada recommends that homeowners do a long-term radon test, for a minimum of three months, during the fall or winter.
Senior Public Healthg Inspector Joyce MacNeill explains.
MacNeill also knows what to do if those levels come in too high.
You can get a radon test kit at most hardware stores.
To learn more, visit the Radon page of the Healthy Environments section at healthunit.org. You can also email radon@healthunit.org.
Listen to the complete interview below.
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