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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
| What is RADON? |
| Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas that you can't see, smell or taste. It comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. You can breathe or ingest it into your body. |
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| Can RADON cause serious health problems? |
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Yes. The Surgeon General warns that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking is responsible for more lung cancer deaths. "Indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the county," Dr. Carmona said. "It's important to know that this threat is completely preventable. Radon can be detected with a simple test and fixed through well-established venting techniques." Read the Surgeon General's report. Studies show definitive evidence of an association between residential radon exposure and lung cancer. Two studies, a North American study and a European study, both combined data from several previous residential studies. "These findings effectively end any doubts about the risks to Americans of having radon in their homes," said Tom Kelly, Director of EPA's Indoor Environments Division. "We know that radon is a carcinogen. This research confirms that breathing low levels of radon can lead to lung cancer." |
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| How does RADON get into my home? |
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Radon is a gas and it seeps into your home through small cracks and holes in foundations, crawlspaces and slabs. It can even go through concrete! All types of homes are susceptible --old, new, two-story, or ranch. It is important for you to know if your new home has a potential radon problem. Have your home tested to see if your radon level is safe! Radon that is present in surrounding soil can be a source of radon in a home. Radon from soil enters a home through small spaces and openings, such as cracks in concrete, floor drains, sump pump openings, wall/floor joints in basements, and the pores in hollow wall blocks. Radon that is present in well water can be a source of radon in a home. Radon can seep into ground water and remain trapped there. Therefore, if a home is supplied with water taken from a groundwater source (such as a well), there is greater potential for a radon problem. The likelihood of radon in the water supply is greatly reduced for homes supplied with water from a municipal water supply. |
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| How can I reduce or eliminate RADON in my home? |
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As a gas, radon seeps into your home through small cracks and holes in foundations, crawlspaces and slabs. It can even go through concrete! All types of homes are susceptible --old, new, two-story, or ranch -- on a basement, crawl space, or slab. It is important for you to know if your new home has a potential radon problem. Have your home tested to see if your radon level is safe! |
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