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January is National Radon Action Month

Radon is a silent intruder that you cannot see or smell, but can build up at dangerous levels in your home. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers in America, claiming the lives of over 21,000 people a year. Nearly all high-level exposure to radon is preventable. If high levels of radon are detected in your home, steps can be taken to protect you and your family.

There is no known safe level of radon in your home; however, risks can be reduced if high levels are detected. Solutions can range from as simple as sealing cracks in your foundation to as complex as a soil suction radon reduction system. This month, put testing your home for radon at the top of your to-do list and make sure you check it off! It's easy, and test kits are widely available. 

• Which Radon Zone do you live in? Find the county you live in to see what your potential Radon risk is.
• Have you tested your home yet? Learn more about available radon testing options.
• Test results from your zip code in Alabama.

Library Access

The Alabama State Radon Program has partnered with local libraries to provide free EcoSense continuous radon monitors to their patrons. The monitor displays an initial reading within 10 minutes and delivers a reliable result within 10 hours. Because radon levels fluctuate naturally, you can track your data using rolling averages across hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term views. Contrast this to passive radon tests, which can take longer to get a result. Currently, 64 libraries across the state participate in the program.  Additional libraries will be added as the program continues. Check the list below for libraries currently participating. If your local library is not listed, consider reaching out to encourage them to join this program.

• Currently Participating Libraries