Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. It comes from the natural decay of uranium, which is found in the soil throughout Wyoming. Radon enters homes and buildings from the soil beneath through cracks and other openings in the foundation. Exposure to radon increases your risk of developing lung cancer. 15,000 lung cancer deaths each year are attributable to radon.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
Radon-resistant construction techniques and be incorporated when constructing new homes and buildings for about half the cost of a retrofit system.