• By Todd Luck
• Posted Thursday, January 1, 2026

Free Test Kits Available for Radon Action Month

It’s Radon Action Month and you can order free Radon test kits from the NC Radon Program.

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas emitted from decaying uranium in the ground. It can make its way into homes and buildings through crawl spaces and cracks in walls and floors, and exposure can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US (after smoking). Radon-induced lung cancer claims an estimated 450 lives in North Carolina each year.

You can also order radon test kits through the Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection (EAP). They have staff who are available to answer questions about radon and to assist you in obtaining the proper type and number of test kits for your home. They sell short-term test kits for $10.85 and long-term test kits for $33.00, including postage. To learn more, or to order a kit, call their office at 336-703-2440.

EAP’s webpage also provides a comprehensive overview on radon, including what it is, how to test, what to do if levels are high in your home, and other helpful resources.