Public Health

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas that can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States next to smoking.  Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water.

Radon can enter your home and other buildings through cracks in solid floors, construction joints, and walls, as well as gaps in suspended floors, around service pipes, walls, and water supply lines. Radon can contaminate the air you breathe and is found all over the U.S. in all types of buildings, including homes, offices, and schools.

• Test Your Home: Test Kits can be purchased from the Customer Service Department (Room 103) in Racine City Hall during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm). Short-term tests are $5; long-term tests are $10.
  Tests are easy to complete, and will provide valuable information to help protect your family’s health.
• Fix the Problem: If your home tests for high levels of Radon, work with a certified contractor to resolve the issue.
• Spread the Word: Inform friends and family members about the dangers of Radon, how to test for it, and how to eliminate it from their homes.

You may also get in touch with radon experts by calling 888-LOW-RADON. 888-569-7236