WHAT IS RADON?

Natural - Forms from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water.

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Invisible - No color, no smell, no taste. You won’t know it’s there without a test.

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Radioactive - Breathing it over the years raises your risk of lung cancer.

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Any Home - New or old, with or without a basement. Any home can have a problem.

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WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

1st leading cause of lung cancer among people who have never smoked

21,000 estimated U.S. lung cancer deaths each year linked to radon

1 in 15 U.S. homes estimated to have elevated radon levels

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How radon gets into your home

Cracks in floors and walls

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Construction joints

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Gaps around service pipes

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Cavities inside walls

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The water supply, mainly private wells