“January is Radon Action Month, the perfect time to check if your home is safe from radon; a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that naturally occurs from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon is also one of the leading yet lesser-known causes of lung cancer. Unfortunately, radon can seep into homes and commercial buildings, exposing occupants to high levels of radon over time. This invisible threat can put your home and loved ones at risk.

Radon testing is the only way to determine if your home or business is exposed to elevated levels of this dangerous gas. According to the EPA, 1 in 15 U.S. homes have radon levels exceeding the recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L. The EPA recommends considering mitigation for levels of 2.0 pCi/L or higher. In areas known for naturally high radon levels, such as Colorado, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and North Dakota, the risk is even higher.”

Radon.org (RADON ACTION MONTH – Radon.org)