
Radon Program - Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Dec 22, 2025 · Radon is the #2 cause of lung cancer, and 1 in 3 Homes in Utah have elevated Radon Levels. You can’t smell it, taste it, or see it. You can buy a low-cost test kit online. Learn how to use a …
Radon | US EPA
Nov 13, 2025 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can have a big impact …
Radon | Radon | CDC
Information about how radon gets into your home, how it affects you, and how to reduce it.
Radon Gas: Causes, Exposure, Symptoms & Complications
Radon is a radioactive substance, which means it emits radiation (a type of energy). Radiation can damage your cells, leading to cancer. Experts estimate that radon exposure is the second most …
Radon | Definition, Properties, Effects, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 11, 2025 · Radon, chemical element, a heavy radioactive gas of Group 18 (noble gases) of the periodic table, generated by the radioactive decay of radium. It is a colorless gas, 7.5 times heavier …
Radon Poisoning: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More - Healthline
Apr 13, 2023 · Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can be dangerous to your health. Learn where you’re likely to find high levels of radon, how to test for it, and how it can impact your health.
Radon - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 25, 2023 · Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Radon is estimated to cause between 3% to 14% of all lung cancers in a country, depending on the national average radon level and …
Radon mitigation - Wikipedia
Radon mitigation is any process used to reduce radon gas concentrations in the breathing zones of occupied buildings, or radon from water supplies. Radon is a significant contributor to environmental …
Radon | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Sep 10, 2025 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless and odorless. Radon comes from the natural decay of uranium or thorium, elements found in rocks, soils, and water.
What is radon? How can you test for it in your home? What you need …
Nov 20, 2025 · Radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer, affects an estimated 50% of Ohio homes. The state lacks testing mandates despite known health risks and widespread contamination …