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Lenawee County Michigan - January Is Radon Action Month 02 January 2024 ( news )
Lenawee County , state Michigan ( By Press Release office)
Jan 02,2024
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It is estimated that one in every four Michigan homes has radon levels that exceed the recommended federal action level . In Lenawee County , that estimate increases to one in every two homes . Radon , a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in almost any kind of soil or rock , is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States . The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) estimates that radon exposure results in more than 21 , 000 lung cancer deaths in the U . S . every year .
Radon comes from the natural breakdown of radium and uranium underground . Radon gas can move freely through soil and up into the atmosphere where it is safely diluted . However , when radon enters a building it can become concentrated and reach unhealthy levels . Radon can enter a building through cracks and openings in the foundation , floor , or walls . Openings caused by sump pumps , plumbing , wiring , or ductwork can all become points of entry for radon .
According to the EPA and the Michigan Department of Environment , Great Lakes , & Energy ( EGLE ) , buildings within Lenawee County are expected to have indoor levels of radon that are greater than the federal action level of 4 picocuries per liter . Homes that meet or exceed this action level are strongly encouraged to take corrective action to reduce exposure to radon gas .
Due to the fact that radon is a tasteless , odorless , and colorless gas , the only way to detect it is through testing . In conjunction with National Radon Action Month , the Lenawee County Health Department is offering free , easy - to - use radon test kits throughout the month of January . Residents may visit the health department to request and receive a test kit in person . Anyone with questions can contact the health department directly by phone at 517 - 264 - 5213 , or by sending an e - mail to
ehdesk@lenawee . mi . us
. For more information on radon , visit our website at
www . lenaweehealthdepartment . org
.
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