Radon Information

Radon: a radioactive gas found in some homes that, if occurring in strong enough concentrations, can cause health problems. - US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Radon gas is the number one environmental hazard in the U.S.
• Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
• Nearly one in 15 homes in the U.S. has a high level of indoor radon.
• The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend all homes be tested for radon.
• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Surgeon General, the American Lung Association, the American Medical Association, and others recommend radon testing and to encourage public action when levels are above 4 pCi/L.
• Radon in your water supply poses inhalation and ingestion risks.
• Homes with high radon levels can be fixed.