Most people take the precautions they can to protect their family from harm. However, sometimes the intruders you can’t see can be the most dangerous. Radon gas is a health risk throughout the United States. It cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, nor can radon levels be predicted based on state, local, or neighborhood levels. This radioactive gas forms when 1) uranium decays below the surface of the earth, 2) is released through rocks, soil, and water, and then 3) seeps into your home through small cracks and other openings. The only way to know for certain if it’s present in your home is to order radon testing.

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The Dangers of Radon

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• Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

• Exposure to radon gas causes no immediate symptoms.

• Radon is present both indoors and outside.

• All homes are at risk of radon exposure, regardless of foundation type or the year built.

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