January 7, 2015
January is National Radon Awareness Month
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and comes from the natural breakdown uranium
You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home
Radon can enter homes through cracks in floors, walls, or foundations, and collect indoors (see image left)
When inhaled, radioactive radon particles can damage the cells that line the lung
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today
There are no immediate health symptoms that will alert you to the presence of radon
It typically takes years of radon exposure before any health problems surface
Radon levels at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) of air are considered very dangerous
Adair County Radon Information
Green=70% of Adair County Homes Results Under 2 pCi/L (Low Risk)
Yellow=19% of Adair County Homes Results Between 2 and 3.9 pCi/L (Moderate Risk)
Red=11% of Adair County Homes Results 4 pCi/L and above (High Risk)
Testing is the only way to know your home’s radon levels
Free test kits are available for Missouri residents at the following link Radon Test Kits
