January 2020 Board Meeting - Radon Gas Initiatives in Windsor-Essex County Information Report
Prepared By:
Karen Lukic, Health Promotion Specialist, Environmental Health
Date:
January 16, 2020
Subject:
Radon Gas Initiatives in Windsor-Essex County
Radon
Radon: Know Your Level: 2015-2018 Report
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) began a 3-year Radon: Know Your Level study and awareness campaign in 2015. As a part of this campaign, home owners of detached and semi-detached homes were recruited to determine indoor radon levels in the areas of Windsor-Essex County (WEC). The following report summarizes the findings.
Information about Radon Testing
Radon is produced when uranium found in soil, rock or water decays. Radon is found across Canada because it occurs naturally in soil. The gas naturally rises up from the soil and can get into any type of building where it builds up due to negative pressure and lack of air flow. Breathing in radon gas for extended periods of time can potentially be hazardous to you and your family.