radon awareness week Archives - Environmental Health

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is observing Radon Awareness Week during January 26^th through January 30^th 2026. This week emphasizes the dangers of radon as it is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States. Radon is naturally occurring and can leak into homes from cracks or gaps in floors or walls. Testing a house for radon is the only way to know if there is an indoor radon problem. Radon test kits for Virginians can be purchased for a discounted price at https://www.vdhradon.org/.

For more information, visit:

CDC Radon Awareness Week: https://www.cdc.gov/radon/index.html

VDH Indoor Radon Program: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/radiological-health/indoor-radon-program/

January 27-31, 2025 is Radon Awareness Week. This week is used to bring awareness about the dangers of radon.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is very dangerous because you cannot see, smell or taste it. Breathing in air with radon is not good for your health.

Radon is an odorless and invisible gas that occurs naturally in the ground. Radon can be found in your home from seeping into foundations, cracks, gaps, and sump pumps.

You can protect yourself from the dangers of radon by testing your home for radon. VDH is offering low cost do-it-yourself radon test kits. You can order your tests at this website, Radon Home Test Kit | Virginia Department of Health.

For more information see our radon page or call the National Radon Hotline at 1-800-SOS-RADON (1-800-767-7236).