NEW! Radon Detector Available for Checkout

A radon detector being held in a hand. The radon detector has an LCD screen that takes up about half of the device. The top number says "0.59 pCi/L" (picocuries per liter). The bottom number says "0.64 pCi/L," and also says "7-day" next to it, noting that it denotes the 7-day average amount of radon measured. below the LCD screen is a key that shows what the long-term measurements mean. It states that a 7-day average of 4 or more pCi/L means that you should call a professional to help reduce the amount of radon in your home and continue to monitor the levels. below that, it states that a reading of 2-4 indicates you should ventilate your home and continue to monitor. the lowest entry on the key states that a reading of 0-2 does not require action except to continue monitoring to make sure the levels will not rise.
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Radon is a hazardous gas that often goes undetected in homes and buildings. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is more common in New Hampshire buildings due to the soil composition.

More resources and information about radon is available on the NH Department of Health and Human Services Website.

The radon detector can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. It can only be renewed if no-one else is waiting to borrow it.

Ask at the circulation desk for more information about borrowing the detector!