We welcome your comments and suggestions about this site. Feedback Page Radon and Real Estate Everyone should be concerned about radon, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is present in our environment. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium in soil, rock and water.
Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
It is the measure of how much radiation there is in a liter of air. The following recommendations for real estate transactions are based upon the EPA's Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon. MDH recommends that new homes be built with radon-resistant construction features that minimize radon entry into the home and make future radon problems easier to fix should they occur. If elevated radon levels are found after occupancy, radon-resistant systems can be easily activated. Ask your builder if they are currently using radon-resistant construction techniques.