The Radon Detector Library lending program is provided through support from Health Canada, the BC Lung Foundation, Simon Fraser University, and Airthings.

What is the Radon Detector Library lending program?
A program to allow people concerned about radon in their homes to borrow a radon testing kit from their local library, free of charge.

What kind of radon monitor is being loaned by libraries?
Participating libraries are lending “Corentium Home” radon detectors made by Airthings. They are about the size of a cellphone, and have a digital display which produces readings.

How long can I borrow a test kit?
Each unit will be loaned for 4 weeks.

Who can access the Radon Detector Library lending program?
The current phase of this program involves libraries in the North Shore/Sunshine Coast/Sea-to-Sky Region, the Kootenay Region, the Okanagan Region, the Thompson-Nicola Region, and Coquitlam.

Which libraries are participating?

Participating Libraries:
Additional information:
  • 1 radon detection kit per person
  • The loan period is 4 weeks, no renewals
  • $5 per day fine for overdue units
  • Units are only checked in and out from the Welcome Desk. A $10 fine will be applied if radon kits are returned through the return slot.
  • Recovery costs for lost or damaged radon kits will be charged at $300

Participating Libraries:
  • Beaver Public Library
  • Cranbrook Public Library
  • Creston Valley Public Library
  • Elkford Public Library
  • Fernie Heritage Library
  • Grand Forks Public Library
  • Greenwood Public Library
  • Invermere Public Library
  • Kaslo & District Public Library
  • Kimberley Public Library
  • Midway Public Library
  • Nakusp Public Library
  • Nelson Public Library
  • Penticton Public Library
  • Radium Public Library
  • Rossland Public Library
  • Salmo Public Library
  • Sparwood Public Library
  • Trail & District Public Library
Additional information:
  • 1 radon detection kit per person
  • The loan period is 4 weeks, no renewals
  • Units are only checked in and out from the Welcome/Circulation Desk.
  • Recovery costs for lost or damaged radon kits will be charged at $300.

Participating Libraries:
  • Armstrong
  • Cherryville
  • Enderby
  • Falkland
  • Golden
  • Hedley
  • Kaleden
  • Kelowna
  • Keremeos
  • Lake Country
  • Lumby
  • Mission
  • Naramata
  • North Shuswap
  • Okanagan Falls
  • Oliver
  • Osoyoos
  • Oyama
  • Peachland
  • Princeton
  • Revelstoke
  • Rutland
  • Salmon Arm
  • Sicamous
  • Silver Creek
  • South Shuswap
  • Summerland
  • Vernon
  • Westbank
  • Westbank Learning Lab
Additional information:
  • 1 radon detection kit per person
  • The loan period is 4 weeks, no renewals
  • Recovery costs for lost or damaged radon kits will be charged at $300.

Participating Libraries:
  • Ashcroft
  • Barriere
  • Blue River
  • Cache Creek
  • Chase
  • Clearwater
  • Clinton
  • Kamloops
  • Logan Lake
  • Merritt
  • Mobile Library
  • North Kamloops
  • Savona
Additional information:
  • 1 radon detection kit per person
  • The loan period is 4 weeks, no renewals
  • Recovery costs for lost or damaged radon kits will be charged at $300.

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​Questions? Contact Maureen Sioson at radonaware@bclung.ca

This program is supported by Health Canada.