IEMA Urges Homeowners To Test Radon


IEMA Urges Homeowners To Test Radon Radon Testing Tina Stein

More than 11-thousand Illinois homes showed up with high levels of radon this year. And now the Illinois Emergency Management Agency wants us to test our homes for the deadly radioactive gas --radon.

"Many tens of thousands of deaths are being attributed to radon so it's a significant thing people should take the time to conduct radon tests," says Larry Swacina, the Director of Environmental Health at the Winnebago County Health Department.

The Winnebago County Health Department says no deaths have been reported in our area, but about 40-percent of Winnebago County homes tested show high levels of radon.

The good news: if your home does show high levels of radon, there are professionals who do the job. But it comes at a high price - $1500.

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