Any home may have a radon problem
RADON GAS TESTING
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas in our environment, it is also the number one cause of lung cancer deaths in the U.S., among non-smokers. Locally 1 out of 4 homes test positive for radon. The Surgeon General and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommend testing on all homes.
You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it still may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
How does radon get into your home?
Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements.
Radon from soil gas is the main cause of radon problems. Sometimes radon enters the home through well water. In a small number of homes, the building materials can give off radon, too. However, building materials rarely cause radon problems by themselves.
Radon Stats
Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year.
