Radon Awareness

Radon is an odorless, tasteless, and invisible gas that occurs naturally when uranium and radium break down in the soil and in rock formations. Radon gas moves up through the soil and finds its way into homes through cracks in the foundation and openings around pumps, pipes, and drains. Radon occurs in higher concentrations in certain areas of the state, including Warren Township.
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon does not cause any immediate symptoms, such as asthma or respiratory problems, so testing for radon is the only way to know if a home has elevated radon levels.
To reduce the risk of exposure to radon gas, residents are urged to test their homes during the winter months. To help make testing easier, the Warren Township Health Department, as a member of the Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission, generally makes test kits available. To assure an adequate supply of test kits we are asking residents to call or email Megan in the Health Department if you are interested in obtaining a test kit. They will be approximately $10 per kit. Please let us know if you are interested by calling 908-753-8000 ext. 239 or emailing mphillips@warrennj.org.