Township of North Kawartha Participating in Evict Radon National Study

The Township of North Kawartha, through Lakelands Public Health, is participating in the Evict Radon National Study, a Canada-wide initiative aimed at improving understanding of residential radon levels. 

A limited number of 25 free radon test kits are available to Township of North Kawartha residents on a first come, first served basis.

About the Evict Radon National Study
The Evict Radon National Study provides residents across Canada with the opportunity to test radon levels in their homes. The study is open to individuals who own or rent their residence. Participants must agree to have their test results included in the national dataset. Publicly reported study results will not include names, addresses, or other identifying information.

About Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that forms from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It can enter buildings through cracks and openings in foundations and accumulate indoors. Radon is invisible, odourless, and tasteless, and testing is the only way to determine radon levels in a home. Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, after tobacco smoke.

Eligibility and Participation Requirements
To participate, residents must:

• Own or rent a residence within the Township of North Kawartha

• Provide proof of residency within the Township

• Have a valid email address

• Agree to participate in the Evict Radon National Study and consent to data collection

• Limit participation to one test kit per residence

Residents without an email address are not eligible to participate.

Registration and Kit Distribution
Registration is required and must be completed online by scanning the QR code available at the main reception area of the Municipal Office, located at 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley.
A smart device is required to complete the registration and consent process, which includes multiple steps and may take several minutes to complete.

Radon test kit will be provided following the completion on the registration and consent process.  

Testing and Kit Return
Participants must install the test device in their home for a minimum of 91 days. At the end of the testing period, residents are responsible for mailing the completed kit using the pre-paid envelope provided for laboratory analysis.

Accessibility Support
Residents who do not have access to a smart device or who require assistance with the registration process are encouraged to contact the Municipal Office Reception at 705-656-5175 for accessibility support.

For additional information about radon and the Evict Radon National Study, residents may visit the Lakelands Public Health website at www.lakelandsPH.ca/radon