Reduce your Exposure to Radon Gas
Measure the concentration of radon gas in your home
- You can purchase a do-it yourself kit to measure the radon level of the air in your home. Radon detectors are set up in the lowest living space in your home, usually the basement. They monitor the air for a minimum of 3 months between November and March after which they must be sent to a lab for analysis of the readings.
- These kits are available in some hardware stores. They are also available for purchase from the Canadian Cancer Society Manitoba Division.
- You can chose to hire a trained technician or professional home inspector to test for radon levels in your home.
- For a list of companies providing measurement of the level of radon gas in your home go to: Canadian-National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) c-nrpp.ca/ select Manitoba and click on Find a Professional. Check the business section in your telephone book under the heading Radon Detection.
Reduce the level of radon gas in your home.
If the level of radon gas is above the Health Canada guidelines you need to take action to eliminate all the places where radon gas is seeping into your home.
- Seal all possible areas which allow radon gas to enter your home.
- Ventilation may need to be improved.
- For a list of professionals certified to do radon gas mitigation visit: http://c-nrpp.ca/find-a-professional
- Check the business pages in your phone book under Radon Detection.
For more information about radon gas go to:
Canadian Cancer Society http://www.cancer.ca/en/prevention-and-screening/be-aware/harmful-substances-and-environmental-risks/radon/?region=mb
Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radon_brochure/index-eng.php
The Lung Association http://www.lung.ca/radon
Take Action on Radon http://www.takeactiononradon.ca/homepage