Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless naturally occurring gas that enters homes through cracks and holes in the foundation. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths overall in the United States. Testing is the only way to find out if your home has radon.
Nearly 25% of homes in the Farmington Valley Health District have unsafe radon levels.
Thankfully, testing is easy and can be free! Beginning in January of 2026, the FVHD will partner with the following locations across the Farmington Valley to offer free, easy to use radon test kits to residents:
- Avon Free Public Library
- Barkhamsted Building Department
- Farmington Valley Health District, Canton
- Granby Building Department
- Hartland Town Hall
After following the instructions included in the test, residents will mail the completed test to the lab in the postage pre-paid envelope. The lab will contact residents directly with their results.
Radon test kits can also be purchased anytime at your local hardware stores or from online retailers. For more information on radon, including next steps you should take if you have high radon levels in your home, visit the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the American Lung Association.
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