Radon: Just because you cannot see it, smell it, does not mean that it is not there.
Do you know that federal and state guidelines recommend testing your home for the presence of radon? Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas and it may be in your home, whether it is an old or new build, with or without a basement. Radon is found in houses built on ledge and houses built on the sands of Cape Cod. This radioactive gas seeps undetected into homes from the ground, and such indoor exposure over time at elevated levels poses significant health risks, including lung cancer.
Please join us at the Mattapoisett Library on Wednesday, September 25, at 1 pm to learn more. A representative from Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Radon Unit will share a PowerPoint presentation followed by a question-and-answer session, including discussion on how to detect, monitor, and if necessary, mitigate the presence of this radioactive gas in your home. All are welcome to attend.