Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. If a person is exposed to high levels over time, it can cause lung cancer.
Radon gas forms naturally when radioactive metal (radium, thorium or uranium) breaks down in rocks, soil or groundwater. It evaporates and disappears outdoors, so levels outside are low. Indoors, however, radon gas can enter buildings through their foundations and become trapped. People may breathe in radon gas in their homes, school, workplaces and other indoor places.
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Radon has been found in every state in the U.S. The amount or levels of radon varies across the country, depending on the kinds of rocks and soil in each area. Because of their working environment, miners are at increased risk for radon exposure.
Radon gas is also found in all kinds of indoor spaces. For the general population, the greatest exposure happens in the home. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that elevated radon levels are present in one of every 15 American homes.
Radon levels are usually higher in places that are:
If the building's radon level is high (more than 148 Bq/m3 or 4 pCi/L), you should hire a professional for what is called radon mitigation services. These can reduce radon levels by as much as 99%. Possibilities include:
You should retest radon levels after mitigation efforts to make sure levels go down.
Radon is part of our natural environment, so you can’t avoid it entirely. However, these strategies can reduce your risk:
The federal government has regulations about radon levels in workplaces. If you think your workplace might have high radon levels, talk to the company’s safety officer, or contact the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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