Holmdel Township To Provide Free Radon Testing Kits For Residents

HOLMDEL, NJ - In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Radon Program, Holmdel Township will be providing home radon test kits to residents free of charge. The initiative comes as the township recently designated January as Radon Action Month.

“The Township Committee is committed to health and safety concerns. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, but because it is invisible and odorless, many are not aware of the risks,” Mayor Greg Buontempo said in a news release.

Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when radium and uranium break down in soil.
Radon gas travels up through soil and can enter homes through openings near pumps, pipes and drains. If a test kit signals a radon issue, residents can install a mitigation system.

The test kits are easy-to-use and include instructions for sampling and sending the test kits for analysis.

“We are excited to offer this important public health testing opportunity to our residents,” Deputy Mayor Cathy Weber said in a statement. “We would like to test as many homes as possible while sharing information about the risks of radon.”

During Radon Action Month, Holmdel Township will be sharing radon information and tips on its Facebook page, as well as its newly launched Instagram and Twitter pages.

Residents who are interested in obtaining a free test kit may contact Allison McLeod at (732) 946-2820 ext. 1208 or amcleod@holmdeltownship.com.