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What is Radon?
Radon is a gas. It has no colour, odour or taste. Inhaling radon gas can pose health risks, but there are simple steps you can take to protect you and your family.
Radon gas is present in soil and rock. It can move in to your home through dirt, concrete or basement floors, or cracks in basement walls. Radon moves rapidly through loose soils, and more slowly through tight soils, like clay. Radon is formed by the breakdown of uranium, a natural radioactive material found in soil, rock and groundwater. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, it gets diluted to low concentrations and is not a concern. However, in enclosed spaces, like basements, it can sometimes accumulate to high levels, which can be a risk to the health of you and your family.
Continued exposure over time can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer. However, there are simple steps you can take to reduce exposure and protect the air in your home.
