Radon Testing | Knox Public Health
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Designated Parking|Full Wheelchair Access|Handicap Accessible|No Stairs in Service Delivery Areas|Outside Ramps.
Eligibility
Knox County residents.
Required documents
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
closed for all federal holidays.
(740) 392-2200
Voice
Email[email protected]
Languages
Language assistance available if notified in advance.
Application process
Call 740-392-2200, ext. 2227 for information or visit website at www.knoxhealth.com/your-community/environmental/radon/air-quality.
Fees
None.
Service area
Knox County, Ohio
The Ohio Department of Health short term radon test kits. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that forms when naturally occurring uranium decays. Radon gas is commonly found in rocks and soil and it enters homes through holes and cracks in the foundation. Prolonged exposure to radon levels above 4 picocuries per liter of air significantly increases the risk of lung cancer, even for nonsmokers.
Residents must complete an application that asks questions about your home, such as when it was built, type of foundation, etc.
Last assured
10/02/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Knox Public Health
A combined general health district with jurisdiction for all of Knox County. Promotes and protects the public's health, safety and well being by identifying community health needs and developing policies and programs to address those needs. Provides a full range of quality services, from community health promotion and environmental protection to direct health services.