Some zip codes in Malheur, Baker, & Harney counties qualify for free radon kits

By on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

MALHEUR, BAKER, & HARNEY COUNTIES — January is Radon Action Month, and the Malheur County Health Department are informing residents in a few zip codes throughout Malheur, Baker, and Harney Counties that they may qualify for a free radon testing kit.

According to the Oregon Health Authority, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is found everywhere in the world. In many parts throughout Eastern Oregon, little radon testing has been done.

These are the zip codes that qualify residents for a free home test kit:

97721 Princeton

97901 Adrian

97903 Brogan

97906 Harper

97907 Huntington

97908 Ironside

97909 Jamieson

97910 Jordan Valley

97911 Juntura

97913 Nyssa

97917 Riverside

97918 Vale

Click the Oregon Health Authority link below to get your free Radon Home Test Kit:

https://www.oregon.gov/…/HEALTHYNEIGHBORHOODS/RADONGAS

From the Oregon Health Authority:

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Radon is found everywhere in the world. The natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water produces radon. Exposure to high radon levels over a long period of time can increase your risk of lung cancer. Testing your home for radon is easy, and the first step to reducing potentially high radon exposure. 

Oregon Radon Awareness Program provides a FREE short-term radon test kit to those living in areas of Oregon where little radon testing has been done. The purpose of the program is to identify potential radon risk in Oregon’s ZIP codes. This information helps the Oregon Radon Awareness Program and partner organizations to understand radon risk levels in Oregon.