Cavan Library Services Launches Radon Monitor Loan Scheme to Support Public Health

Cavan Library Service is proud to announce the launch of a new Radon Monitor Loan Scheme, enabling members of the public to borrow digital radon monitors to check radon levels in their homes. It is a Healthy Ireland at Your Library initiative, supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to raise awareness of radon and promote proactive health measures.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Ireland after smoking. Through the scheme, library users can borrow a digital radon monitor just like a book, gaining a snapshot of radon levels in their homes. You can visit www.radon.ie to get further information on testing your home and reducing high levels to keep you and your family safe.

“We’re delighted to offer this important service to our community,” said Emma Clancy, County Librarian with Cavan Library Service. “In Cavan Library Service, we support people and the wider community in practical and meaningful ways. This important health initiative is provided through our libraries, and we encourage people to avail of it.”

Patrick Byrne, EPA Director said: “Radon is a serious but preventable health risk. The EPA is pleased to be working with libraries to make digital radon monitors available to all library members. This is an important opportunity to help people take a simple, practical step to find about radon levels in their home and, if necessary, then make informed choices to reduce radon and reduce risk to their health.”

Contact your local Cavan Library to find out more about their new service.