Radon is an Invisible, Odourless Gas. You Can't See Radon. You Can't Smell it or Taste it. But it May Be a Problem in Your Home.

It is the second leading cause of lung cancer and it can lead to many other lung issues.  Radon exposure is estimated to be the cause of 16% of lung cancers.

Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon gas escapes from the ground into the air outside. When radon mixes with the air outside, it’s not a problem: the air outside dilutes the amount of radon. But when radon seeps into a closed-in space like a house, it can be harmful. The radon gas can become trapped inside. Any home (old or new) could have high levels of Radon.

You and Your Family Can Breathe in High Levels of Radon without Knowing it. 

The only way to know if your home has radon is to test for it. 

Testing for Radon is easy.  All you have to do is purchase a home testing kit, test your home, and then mail it back to the lab for the results.

For more specific information on radon testing visit our radon testing page here.

To Purchase a Radon Test Kit: Click Here

Now Available: 

Click Here to Purchase an Electronic Radon Monitor

To know what device is approved for use in Canada:

Click here for Consumer Grade Electronic Radon Monitor Performance Report

If you choose to purchase an electronic radon monitor (ERM), make sure you choose one that has passed the C-NRPP performance testing for conducting long-term radon measurements in homes.

Reduce Radon Levels in Your Home

To lower the radon level, you need to hire a contractor to:

•       Figure out where the radon is coming in
•       Complete repairs to block it from coming in
  

Radon can come into your home through sump pumps, cracks in foundations, spaces around pipes, unfinished floors, and other places. To solve your radon problem, you need an expert to find out where exactly the radon is getting in. A trained contractor with experience in radon mitigation (radon repairs) can examine your home, find where the radon is seeping in, and make the necessary repairs.

Find a C-NRPP Certified Radon Mitigation Expert

You should hire a certified mitigator for your home. Contact Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program at 1-800-269-4174 or on their website for a list of certified service providers in Manitoba who can help reduce the level of radon in your home.

Are There any Grants or Programs That Cover the Cost of Radon Testing or Mitigation (repairs)?

Lungs Matter is the only radon mitigation grant program offered in Manitoba.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us at 204-774-5501 or toll-free at 1-888-262-5864.  You can also reach us by email if you have any questions.