Wood County Health Department Reminds Residents to Test for Radon

Monday, January 13th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM

The Wood County Health Department is reminding residents to test for Radon.

Radon, a colorless, odorless gas, can seep into homes through their foundation and be deadly at high levels. In Wisconsin, 1 in 10 homes has elevated levels. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and approximately 962 Wisconsinites have radon-induced lung cancer.

Fortunately, radon is easy to test for, and leaks can be fixed. This National Radon Action Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages home and building owners and schools to understand their risk and test their buildings for radon.

In Wisconsin, we have 17 Radon Information Centers around the state where experts can answer your questions and offer low-cost test kits. Indoor radon levels tend to increase during the colder months, so now is the perfect time to test your home or building for radon if you haven't before.

The tests are $10. Anyone interested must pay cash. We do not accept checks or credits for the kits. Questions can be directed to Kate Carlson ([email protected]) or call 715-421-8911 Central Wisconsin Radon Information Center - Wood County Health Department, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.