Radon town hall meetings scheduled in Eaton County

Oct. 1, 2013
13-1001

For More Information:
Leslie E. Smith, III, 517-327-2618 smithl9@michigan.gov
Brad Wurfel, 517-284-6713 wurfelb@michigan.gov   

The DEQ and state Rep. Mike Shirkey will host two public information sessions in October to help residents better understand the threats posed by radon gas.

Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless radioactive gas that originates from natural uranium found in soil and rock. Radon is the leading environmental cause of lung cancer in the United States, causing an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, with more than 600 of those in Michigan.

The average radon concentration in Eaton County is higher than the U.S. EPA recommended action level.

The following public information sessions will run from 5-7 p.m.:

Oct. 8, 2013 – Eaton Rapids:
Eaton Rapids City Hall
200 S Main Street, 2nd floor
Eaton Rapids, MI

Oct. 10 – Charlotte:
Eaton Township Offices
3981 E. Clinton Trail
Charlotte, MI

The information sessions will include a presentation by DEQ’s radon specialist on the source of radon, its health effects and how to test for and reduce elevated radon levels.

Radon testing is easy and elevated radon levels can be reduced.  Eaton County residents are encouraged attend either of the two public information sessions to learn more about radon testing, radon mitigation and radon-resistant construction techniques.

Free radon test kits will be provided to the first 50 attendees at each public information session.

For more information, call the Statewide Radon Hotline at 1-800-RADON GAS (723-6642).