Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it. The only way to know if you have dangerous levels in your home is to test for it.
Radon is a Cancer-Causing Radioactive Gas
Radon is estimated to cause tens of thousands of lung cancer deaths each year. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
What’s the Radon Potential for Your Home?
This map, provided by the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection, shows the potential for radon in your neighborhood. Radon tests show that radon levels can be high or low with no relationship to your neighbor’s readings – the only way to know is to test your home.
By Martha Shade, CNN
Qualifications
Certified Radon Measurement Technician: MET13906
IAC2 Radon Certified: IAC2-93943
More information:
- Radon in Your Home (in-depth article)
- I have an old leaky house, so I don’t have to worry about radon, right?
- Hoja de datos sobre el radón (PDF)
- Radon Measurement Prior Notice of Inspection (PDF)
- Radon Measurement Non-Interference Agreement (PDF)
- RADON TEST IN PROGRESS Notice (PDF)
- NEW Regulations at N.J.A.C. 7:28-27A (PDF)
