Radon Is A Health Risk
Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that has been around since the dawn of time. Radon gas is completely invisible, odorless, and causes roughly 21,000 deaths annually making it a far greater household risk than fires and carbon monoxide combined. The only known health risk associated with Radon is the potential to develop lung cancer. In addition, smoking combined with radon exposure greatly increases the risk for developing lung cancer. Learn more
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where is it a concern?
Radon gas is a natural byproduct of decaying uranium in Maryland's soil and bedrock. The EPA categorizes areas into risk zones based on predicted indoor radon levels:
Zone 1 (Highest Risk): Howard County and Baltimore County are designated high-risk areas where average radon levels frequently exceed the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L.
Zone 2 (Moderate Risk): Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City fall into moderate-risk zones, but elevated indoor levels are still commonly found across these communities.
Every Home Needs a Test: Radon levels vary dramatically from house to house and block to block. Because dangerous concentrations exist in all zones, the EPA recommends testing every home regardless of geographic location.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
How does it get into a home?
Radon gas can enter a home wherever it comes into contact with the soil. Unless your home is built on a well ventilated crawlspace, there is a good chance that radon gas is present. No basement? It is still in contact with the soil.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RADON?
The only known health risk associated with Radon is the potential to develop lung cancer. In addition, smoking combined with radon exposure greatly increases the risk for developing lung cancer. Learn more
