January is Radon Awareness Month; get your home tested

    REGIONAL -- January has been designated as Radon Awareness Month, and local officials are suggesting homeowners consider getting their homes tested for Radon.
    Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of uranium in rocks and soil. It is invisible, odorless and tasteless, and seeps up through the ground and diffuses into the air. Radon exists in very low levels outdoors and higher levels in areas that have poor ventilation. High levels of radon exposure substantially increase the risk of lung cancer.
    Radon can enter homes through cracks in floors, walls or foundations and collect in the home. Radon levels can be higher in homes that are well insulated, tightly sealed and/or built on soil rich in uranium. Basement and first floors typically have the highest radon levels because of their closeness to the ground.

 
 

 

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