Responsible for lung cancer

The Town of Pincourt offers 100 radon testing kits

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10h005 novembre 2023

Par Ginette Brisebois

The Town of Pincourt is working with Take action on radon to raise awareness of the presence and dangers of radon and offers 100 radon test kits.

What is radon?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is odorless and invisible. In outdoor air, it poses no danger, but inside a home, it can accumulate to dangerous concentrations.

Did you know?

Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer.

You can measure the radon concentration in your home using the Occupe toi de ton radon kit.

You must register by filling out the forn and attend the information session via Zoom on November 14, at 7 p.m. :

https://form.jotform.com/232894344965268

For more details, consult our Web page: https://bit.ly/3MrmHeK.

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