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Radon in Newfoundland public housing a reminder of urgent national problem: experts
The housing corporation found 23 units above federal radon guidelines and has begun mitigation work, while experts urge mandatory testing rules for landlords.
- The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corp. identified hazardous radon in 23 of 172 public housing units during a 2023 pilot program, with readings ranging from 206 to 448 becquerels per cubic metre.
- Following the discovery, the corporation posted tenders last month for mitigation contractors; as of late May, 11 homes had systems installed with work underway in four others.
- Health Canada links radon exposure to 16 per cent of lung cancers in Canada, causing about 3,200 deaths annually, and recommends remediation for levels exceeding 200 becquerels per cubic metre.
- Jacqueline Wilson, a lawyer with the Canadian Environmental Law Association, argues provinces must mandate testing and introduce laws requiring landlords to mitigate radon risks in rental housing.
- Provincial testing strategies remain inconsistent; Quebec and Saskatchewan have systematic efforts underway, while Manitoba ended its program in 2021, reflecting the lack of unified national standards.
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Radon in Newfoundland public housing is a reminder of urgent national problem: experts
The Newfoundland and Labrador government recently found hazardous levels of a cancer-causing gas in some of its public housing units, prompting some experts to call for mandatory testing across the country.
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