January is Radon Action Month. So what is Radon? And why is there a whole month of action for it?
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem, this means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. You can’t see radon, you can’t smell it or taste it, hence the call to action. You and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure to radon at home, where you spend most of
