Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water that is formed from the breakdown of uranium. Levels of radon in outdoor air pose a low threat to human health. However, radon can enter homes through cracks and holes in the foundation. Radon exposure is the leading cause of death from lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths overall in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the country each year.

Test Your Home. Protect Your Health.

Upwards of 25% of homes in the Farmington Valley Health District have unsafe radon levels. Take an important step to protect your families health by testing your home for radon!

Between December 2022 and March 2023, while supplies last, visit any of the following locations to pick-up a FREE radon test kit:

• Avon Free Public Library – 281 Country Club Road, Avon
• Canton Senior and Social Services – 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton
• Colebrook Senior and Community Center – 2 School House Road, Colebrook
• East Granby Building Department – 9 Center Street, East Granby
• Granby Public Library – 15 North Granby Road, Granby

Test your home. Instructions are provided with the test. After completing the test, mail it to the lab. Return postage is included with the test. The lab will contact you directly with the results.

Lead Poisoning Prevention:

The mission of the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program is to protect the health and safety of the people of Connecticut. We strive to prevent lead poisoning and promote wellness through education and a wide range of program activities that relate to lead poisoning prevention, specifically childhood lead poisoning prevention.Childhood Lead Poisoning is the most common pediatric public health problem, yet it is entirely preventable. Once a child has been poisoned, the impairment it may cause is irreversible. Lead harms children’s nervous systems and is associated with reduced IQ, behavioral problems, and learning disabilities, among other health outcomes. While lead paint in homes built before 1978 continues to be the most common source of lead exposure, there are other sources of lead that can poison a child or adult.  No amount of lead is safe for the body.