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RADON: A HEALTH HAZARD WITH A SIMPLE SOLUTION.
Radon is a hazardous, odorless gas that is everywhere! It cannot be seen, tasted or
smelled by humans, making it impossible to detect without radon testing. Nearly 1 out
of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels.
WHAT IS RADON?
Radon comes from the natural radioactive breakdown of uranium in soil, rocks, and
waters. As the breakdown happens, the gas moves into the air you breathe. It can
affect any building but is most dangerous at home. When radon is trapped in your
home the gas can build up to dangerous levels, resulting in health risk, such as lung
cancer. The EPA estimates radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers
and second leading cause of lung cancer.*
TESTING FOR RADON
Radon testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk. Testing is easy
and inexpensive; most hardware stores carry radon test kits. EPA recommends you mitigate your home with any
radon level above 4 Picocuries per liter (4pCi/L)
Reducing radon levels in your home is easy. Find a qualified radon service professional to mitigate your home
through your state’s radon office or at the EPA website at https://www.epa.gov/radon/find-radon-test-kit-or-
measurement-and-mitigation-professional .
*For more information about radon risks and solutions visit https://www.epa.gov/radon
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
A licensed radon mitigator will design the right solution for your home. A radon system works by lowering the air
pressure beneath your home using a specially designed radon fan. The fan draws out the radon gas and safely
vents it through a pipe above the roof. The fan can be installed on the exterior of the home (Figure 1) or through
the interior or garage (Figure 2).
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2