Health Officials Urge Radon Testing

Officials with the Wyoming Department of Health are urging state residents to test their homes and businesses for radon.

The naturally occurring radioactive gas is released from radium and is found in rocks, soil and water. It is considered the second leading risk for lung cancer after smoking. Health officials say all homes have some level of radon, but about 35 percent of Wyoming homes have the elevated levels that are considered a major health risk.

Because the gas has no odor or color, the only way to identify the levels of the gas in your home or workplace is with a test kit.

The Wyoming Radon Program has test kits and presentation on radon available, and the test kits are available online for $7.95. More information about the Wyoming Radon Program is available at (307) 777-6015.