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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Radon is released harmlessly from the ground into outdoor air, but it can accumulate and reach harmful levels when trapped in homes and buildings.
The Buncombe County Environmental Health Program is partnering with the NC Radon Program to provide free short-term radon test kits to the citizens of Buncombe County during the month of January while supplies last.
Once the free kits are distributed, short-term radon test kits are being offered at a reduced cost of $5.34 ($15 retail value) from www.ncradon.org. More information...