Accumulation of Class 1 Carcinogens... Gimhae City Offers Free Radon Detector Rentals

Free Rental of Fine Dust Measuring Devices

Gimhae City in Gyeongnam announced on the 24th that it will lend 'radon detectors' for free to create a healthy and safe living environment for its citizens.

According to the city, radon is a radioactive gas that naturally occurs in the soil and is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO).

It mainly accumulates through cracks in aging houses and can be managed by regular ventilation.

Citizens who wish to borrow a device can visit the Climate Response Division at City Hall with their ID or apply through the City Hall website.

The rental period is 2 nights and 3 days, and devices can also be picked up at the Jangyu Branch Office's Life Support Division and the Jinyeong-eup Administrative Welfare Center.

Gimhae City Hall, Gyeongnam.
Photo by Se-ryeong Lee

The Korea Environment Corporation also accepts applications for free radon measurement and reduction consulting from January to October each year through its website, targeting houses and community facilities.

If the measurement results confirm a high concentration of radon in a household, free support is provided for radon alarms and radon reduction construction to improve ventilation habits.

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Clear Air Team of the Climate Response Division at City Hall.

Lee Yong-gyu, head of the Climate Response Division, said, “As the weather gets colder and windows are less frequently opened, poor ventilation can cause radon and fine dust to accumulate indoors. We hope many citizens take advantage of the free rental service not only for radon detectors but also for fine dust measuring devices so they can measure and manage indoor air quality on their own.”

He added, “We will do our best to develop various policies to make Gimhae a city free from worries about radon and fine dust.”

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