Radon Guided Viewing 1: How many deaths are caused by Radon per year?

There is an estimated many thousands of deaths per year. 2: What is Radon Gas? It is air containing radon. 3: Where is Radon found? It comes from uranium of soil, rock or water. 4: How does Radon get into your home? It can get into the home by air. 5: What level of Radon is considered unsafe? (indoors) The level is over 4 pCi/L. 6: Is Radon in your home water supply considered to be a problem? Explain. It could be if there were to be from the ground water because it has much more risks due to the soil. 7: How can you lower the Radon levels in your home? You can lower levels by hiring a contractor, buying a radon reduction system, soil suction, and taking tests.

NOTES: All areas have radon and can be high levels The largest amount of areas that have high levels of radon are in Santa Barbara and Ventura All homes should be tested for radon Breathing radon in home can cause lung cancer Radon gas is odorless and invisible You can build new homes with radon resistant features