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Radon Testing

The Marshall County Health Department is still offering radon test kits to residents who would like to test their homes for radon, despite the Radon Grant Program ending.

Due to the grant funding ending, we are unfortunately no longer able to cover the costs associated with the test kits. Individuals who choose to use a radon test kit will be responsible for:

$20 laboratory registration fee
$8.75 USPS shipping fee to mail the kit to the lab for analysis

While these costs are now the responsibility of the homeowner, we strongly encourage everyone to consider testing their home for radon. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, and testing is the only way to know if elevated levels are present in your home.

The Health Department remains committed to promoting radon awareness and prevention, and we are pleased to continue providing radon test kits to the community.

You can obtain a radon test kit at the Health Department during our regular business hours. For more information, scroll down to the Radon Testing section on this page, or call us at 304-845-7840 ext. 2417.

About Radon

Radon is a radioactive gas that can build up inside your home. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths after cigarette smoking and causes an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually in the U.S.  All outdoor and indoor air has some radon in it. Radon can build up in the air in any home or building whether it has a basement, is sealed or drafty, or is new or old. It is a risk anywhere in the country, but West Virginia is known to have higher than average levels. There is no known safe level of radon, and you should always aim to have the lowest level.

Test your home to find out if you should install a radon reduction system to protect your household from lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends installing a radon reduction system for levels 4 pCi/L or higher. Contact your state radon office to find a radon reduction professional.

How to Test Your Home for Radon

The good news is that testing your home for radon is easy. You can do it yourself or hire someone to do it for you.

  • Get a radon test kit. Contact the Health Department to obtain a do-it-yourself test. You also have the option of hiring a radon tester or purchase a radon test kit from a hardware store, or calling 1-800-SOS-Radon.
  • Set up the testing device to check the air for radon. Depending on the type of test, it may take just a few days or many months to finish the test. Kits provided by the Health Department take 48 hours to complete.
  • Send your test device to the lab and wait for the results.

If your test results show a radon level of 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher, test your home again. If the second test is also high, you need to fix the problem.

Radon Testing

To obtain a radon test kit, stop by the Health Department or call (304) 845-7840 ext 2417. Take the test home, and follow the directions.

Due to the grant funding ending, the Health Department unfortunately is no longer able to cover the costs associated with the test kits. Individuals who choose to use a radon test kit provided by the Health Department will be responsible for:

$20 laboratory registration fee
$8.75 USPS shipping fee to mail the kit to the lab for analysis