Interior Health, Take Action on Radon, the BC Centre for Disease Control, and participating local governments have partnered with the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) to offer free radon test kits to help residents measure radon levels in their homes and indoor spaces.
A total of 270 free test kits are available to residents across the Central Okanagan at rdco.com/radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Long-term exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the Central Okanagan is considered a high-risk area for elevated radon levels.
“Testing is the only way to know if radon is present in your home or workplace,” says Nancy Mora Castro, Regional Air Quality Program Coordinator. “Whether you’re testing for the first time or checking levels after making renovations or mitigation improvements, this program helps residents take a simple but important step to protect their health.”
Only one kit is available per property, with equal distribution across communities.
If you don’t receive a free kit or need additional ones, long-term radon test kits are available from the BC Lung Foundation.
Take Action on Radon is led by the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) and the Canadian Cancer Society to raise awareness about radon and its potential hazards.
