There’s a concern from EcoSuperior about the high levels of radon gas found in homes in the city and the surrounding area.
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among Canadian non-smokers. Province-wide, 5% of homes test above the Health Canada’s guideline, but 16% of homes in Thunder Bay, 17% of homes in Marathon, and 65% of homes in Oliver Paipoonge returned results above the national threshold, according to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
EcoSuperior Spokesperson Caroline Cox says the unusually high test results have prompted the environmental group to reach out to the public once again.
Digital radon detectors, which measure levels of the lung-cancer causing gas, will make their debut for free at participating libraries for Radon Action Month this November. Detectors will be available for check-out in Thunder Bay, Oliver Paipoonge, Dorion, Nipigon, Red Rock and Marathon, with additional communities joining the initiative in 2020.
For more information visit EcoSuperior’s website.
