Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, and odorless radioactive gas. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in the ground and is a natural part of the air we breathe. Breathing in high levels of radon overtime can cause lung cancer. 

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• Health Risk: The EPA estimates 21,000 annual lung cancer deaths from radon exposure. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after cigarett smoke. 

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• Entry Points: The gas enters buildings through foundation cracks and holes and then gets trapped indoors. About 1 out 10 homes in Wisconsin has high levels of radon. 

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• Detection is Key: Testing is the sole method to identify your risk for radon exposure.

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• Action Level: The EPA recommends mitigation if radon levels are 4.0 pCi/L or higher.

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• Solution: Properly installed mitigation systems can manage radon levels, but retesting every two years is recommended.

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