Kansas Department of Health and Environment

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has seen a high demand for radon test kits offered this month during the state’s ongoing radon awareness initiative.

Because of the positive response during Kansas Radon Action Month, many of the state’s local partners across the state are running low or have distributed all free radon test kits through the KDHE radon program.

To see if your area has test kits available, visit the updated distribution site list at www.kdheks.gov. In Hays, the kits have been distributed at KDHE’s northwest district office, 2301 E. 13th.

Through the volunteer efforts of local partners, nearly 2,000 test kits have been distributed across Kansas during Kansas Radon Action Month. Though free kits are offered this month, radon test kits are available for purchase year-round through Kansas State Extension offices at a discounted rate or through most home improvement or hardware stores.

To more quickly capture the magnitude of the effect of radon on Kansans, KDHE is asking those who picked up a free test kit in January to use their kit before the end of the month. This initiative will allow homeowners to know whether or not radon is a problem in their home, and if so, to take appropriate steps to reduce their radon levels. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.