Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas - You can’t see radon. And you can’t smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.  Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year.  That’s because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer.  In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today.  Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths and radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers.

Radon can be found all over the U.S. - Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe.  Radon can be found all over the U.S.  It can get into any type of building—homes, offices, and schools—and result in a high indoor radon level.  But you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time.

You should test for radon - Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. EPA also recommends testing in schools.  Testing is inexpensive and easy—it should only take a few minutes of your time.  Millions of Americans have already tested their homes for radon.

You can fix a radon problem - Our radon reduction systems work and they are not too costly.  Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99%.  Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels and most homes can be fixed for less than the cost of other common home repairs.  Our passive radon mitigation systems start at only $695.00

Helpful Links:
CANSAR WEB SITE:  http://www.cansar.org/
US EPA WEB SITE:  http://www.epa.gov/radon/
MN STATE RADON WEBSITE:   http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/radon/index.html

Watch these informative videos from the Environmental Protection Agency:
                                  

The Risk of Living With Radon If You've Never Smoked

Radon Level	If 1,000 people who never smoked were exposed to this level over a lifetime*...	The risk of cancer from radon exposure compares to**...	WHAT TO DO:
20 pCi/L	About 36 people could get lung cancer	35 times the risk of drowning	Fix your home
10 pCi/L	About 18 people could get lung cancer	20 times the risk of dying in a home fire	Fix your home
8 pCi/L	About 15 people could get lung cancer	4 times the risk of dying in a fall	Fix your home
4 pCi/L	About 7 people could get lung cancer	The risk of dying in a car crash	Fix your home
2 pCi/L	About 4 people could get lung cancer	The risk of dying from poison	Consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L
1.3 pCi/L	About 2 people could get lung cancer	(Average indoor radon level)	(Reducing radon levels below  2 pCi/L is difficult.)
0.4 pCi/L		(Average outdoor radon level)
Note: If you are a former smoker, your risk may be higher.  If you are a smoker, your risk will be higher. * Lifetime risk of lung cancer deaths from EPA Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). ** Comparison data calculated using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Reports.