Healthy Homes

Radon

Radon is a tasteless, odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil and rock. It enters buildings through openings in the foundation floor or walls (sump openings; crawlspaces; floor/wall joints; cracks; space around plumbing, wiring, or duct work; etc.). Any home could have a radon problem whether old or new; rural or urban; energy efficient or drafty; or built over a basement, over a crawlspace, or built slab-on-grade. It is recommended that all homes are tested. Home radon test kits are available at your local DHD#10 office for $10. Every January, Radon Awareness Month, DHD#10 provides radon test kits free of charge.

Quicklinks

State of Michigan- Order a Radon Test Kit
State of Michigan- Indoor Radon Program


Complaints

All complaints concerning alleged public health nuisances shall be submitted to the local sanitarian in writing. Such complaints shall include specific details regarding the situation, including the nature and location of the alleged nuisance condition, the date and time of the occurrence, the person responsible, the names of the witnesses, and the name and address of the complainant.

DHD#10 has jurisdiction for complaints that pertain to septage, out of water (well), garbage and rubbish. DHD#10 ‘s Sanitary Code chapter #4 covers Public Health Nuisances.

Quicklinks

Sanitary Code

Forms

Complaint Form


Lead Testing & Follow-Up