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Radon Testing

Trained specialists serve as a technical resource to the public on the health effects of radon.

Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas produced from the radioactive decay of radium found in most soils and earthen construction materials. 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. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year. Data collected by the Florida Department of Health from state-certified professionals indicates that 1 in 5 Florida residences have elevated radon levels. The only way to know the radon levels in your home is to have it tested.

For more information on radon testing: 

• (941) 861-3310

For more information on radon:

• Radon - Frequently Asked Questions [Florida department of health]
• Radon in the Home [cdc]