Radon Facts
You can't see radon... and you can't smell it or taste it... but it may be a problem in your home.
Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year because breathing air that contains radon can cause lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. And, if you smoke AND your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
Radon can be found all over the U. S.
Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. It can get into any type of building - homes, offices, and schools - but you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time.
You SHOULD test for radon.
Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon.
You CAN fix a radon problem.
If you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels. Call 616-835-1729 to schedule a radon inspection.
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