January is National Radon Action Month, and the Burlington County Health Department is distributing free radon test kits to county homeowners to check their homes for the radioactive gas.
Around 110 kits are available as part of a partnership between Burlington County and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to raise awareness and help safeguard local homes from the hazard.
“Radon is an odorless and colorless gas that can pose a serious health risk,” said Burlington County Health Department Director Dr. Holly Cucuzzella. “According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and is estimated to be responsible for about 21,000 deaths each year, including a significant number of people who have never smoked. Testing the air in your home is a simple way to protect yourself and your loved ones from this potential hazard.”…