According to the EPA, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. You can not see, smell or taste this radioactive gas which is created from decay of natural deposits of uranium in the soil.
Radon invades all types of buildings - homes, offices and schools.
However, your home is the area of greatest exposure risk because it is where the majority of time is spent. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above. Your home can trap the radon inside through cracks and other holes in the foundation and can then build up to toxic levels. Finding higher levels of radon has nothing to do with the age, quality or upkeep of the home. Testing is the only way to determine the radon risk to you and your family.