Lake County offering radon test kits

The Lake County Health Department offers short-term radon testing kits for $10.

Radon is a radioactive gas naturally found in rock and soil. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into homes through cracks and holes in the foundation.

The $10 cost includes return postage, laboratory analysis and interpretation. Test kits are also available from area hardware and building supply stores. If results reveal elevated levels of radon in your home, contact a radon professional to evaluate and fix the problem.

For more information and to request a short-term testing kit, visit http://www.lakecountyil.gov/2450/Radon.