Radon
What is radon? Radon is a cancer causing, radioactive gas. You can’t see, smell or taste it, but it may be a problem in your home. 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 or other holes in the foundation, where your home traps the radon inside and it builds up. Each and every home is different, and it may be present in a neighbor’s home, but not in yours. New or old homes with or without a basement. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is estimated to contribute to between 7,000 and 30,000 lung cancer deaths each year. It has also been linked to stomach cancer from well water contaminated by radon. Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States has elevated radon levels.
If you have radon in your home, there are simple ways to fix the problem that are not too costly. Even high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
What is radon? Radon is a cancer causing, radioactive gas. You can’t see, smell or taste it, but it may be a problem in your home. 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 or other holes in the foundation, where your home traps the radon inside and it builds up. Each and every home is different, and it may be present in a neighbor’s home, but not in yours. New or old homes with or without a basement. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is estimated to contribute to between 7,000 and 30,000 lung cancer deaths each year. It has also been linked to stomach cancer from well water contaminated by radon. Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States has elevated radon levels.
If you have radon in your home, there are simple ways to fix the problem that are not too costly. Even high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
Why Should You Test For Radon?
- Radon Induced Lung Cancer Kills over 20,000 Americans Each Year.
- Radon is the leading cause of Lung Cancer for non-smokers.
- Radon has been discovered in every state.
- Radon levels can differ door to door even if levels are low in your closest neighbor.
It is important to understand the dangers of Radon. Click the link for more information. epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radon
RADON GAS TESTING: $150
RADON GAS TESTING: $150