Air Quality

 

Air quality is defined as a measure of the condition of air relative to the requirements of one or more biotic species and or to any human need or purpose.  Good air quality is important for your health.  Sources of indoor air pollution include biological contaminants, tobacco smoke, household products and pesticides, gases such as radon and carbon monoxide, and building materials, such as asbestos, formaldehyde, and lead.

Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, radioactive gas that enters buildings from the ground and is the second leadin cause of lung cancer.  Five to ten percent of the homes in Wisconsin Have elevated radon in the main floor.  There is a highly-effective method for preventing radon from entering indoor air.  Homes with high radon are found in all regions of Wisconsin.  The only way to know if a house has elevated radon is to do a test.  Screening tests are inexpensive, so all homes having contact with the ground should be tested. 

The Trempealeau County Health Department is currently offering radon testing kits at the very low price of $8.

Click Here to view Radon Levels in Trempealeau County

 

For more information on radon, visit http://www.lowradon.org.

 

Other Air Quality Links:

Wisconsin's Air Management Program
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/air/

AIRNow
http://airnow.gov/