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What is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that forms from the breakdown of uranium in the bedrock below our feet. It is estimated that 1 in 10 homes in Wisconsin has high radon levels. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. This gas can leak into your home through your basement or crawl spaces. It is odorless and colorless, in turn, the only way to know if you have radon is by testing.
When and Where Should I Test?
It is important to test your home when you first purchase it or when you move into a new home.
It is recommended to test for radon every two years in your home.
Your first radon measurement should be completed using a short term test kit placed in the lowest lived-in level of your home. A basement can be considered lived-in (for radon testing purposes) if it is occupied at least seven hours per week.
If your test is between 4-8p Ci/L it is recommended to complete a long term test to see what the average is over a longer period of time. If your test is above 4 pCi/L, you may want to consider mitigating your home for radon gas.
If your test is8 pCi/L or above it is recommended to complete another short term test and average the two results. If the average is greater than 4 pCi/L, you may want to consider mitigating your home for radon gas. It is not recommended to complete mitigation without a confirmatory test.
Testing Kits
Public Health has test kits available. To purchase a radon test kit, call 920-459-3207or stop in at the Health and Human Services building located at 1011 N 8th St,
Sheboygan, WI 53081.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - Noon or 1:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Short-term kits cost $10.
Long-term kits cost $23.
Mitigation of Radon
There are several methods of mitigation. It is recommended to utilize a Certified Mitigation Contractor. This will assure that the radon mitigation is done correctly and not coming back into your home. Contractors can be found by clicking the button below.
Questions and Resources
Do you have questions about our Environmental Health Program in Sheboygan County?
Contact us at (920) 459-3207 or email at environmental.health@sheboygancounty.com.
3/13/2025