Lake County Health Department urges people to check radon levels

Lake County Health Department officials are encouraging people to test for radon in their houses or apartments this month. January has been designated National Radon Action Month by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The health department is encouraging residents to check the radon levels in January or during the winter months in connection with the federal initiative. "The best time to check for radon is during cold weather when windows and doors remain closed," said Mark Pfister, the health department's interim executive director. "Radon increases your risk of lung cancer, so it is important to check the level in your home."