Safe Housing & Clean Living
Join 海角官方首页 Extension DeKalb in raising awareness about this deadly gas. For more information on purchasing a radon test kit or to plan a program, contact us today!
What is radon?
Radon occurs naturally when uranium breaks down to form radon. Uranium is often found in high concentrations in granite and rocky soils. Radon is released into the soil and can easily enter a home through the foundation and well water. It can build up to dangerous levels inside homes, schools, and other buildings. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after tobacco smoke. Radon kills nearly 21,000 people each year, more than 800 of them in Georgia. Smokers are at an even higher risk of radon-induced lung cancer than nonsmokers.
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Testing
Choose one of the options below to purchase a radon test kit and test for radon in your home:
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Radon Frequently Asked Questions
Resource Information
Tips for keeping your home healthy:
- Keep it dry
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- Keep it safe
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- Keep it clean
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- Keep it maintained
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- Keep it contaminant -free
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