Radon kills more Canadians per year than car accidents, carbon monoxide and house fires combined. Radon levels are rising due to climate change.
How do I test for Radon?
Testing is easy and inexpensive using radon test kits. Radon levels in a home change over time. They can increase and decrease from one day to the next. For this reason, testing over a longer period of time is most accurate. Health Canada recommends homeowners do a long-term radon test (for at least three months) during the fall or winter. Place the detector in the lowest area of the home where you or a member your family spends on average four hours each day. Testing instructions are included in your test kit.
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Assistance may be available during the radon season (October-April) for those impacted by lung cancer and high levels (over 200 becquerels of radon). A 90-day test and income tax statement is required for eligibility. Note that funding is limited and may run out before radon season ends.