Radon
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection agency :
"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."
The article goes on to say that it is the second leading cause of Lung Cancer (approximately 15% of Lung Cancers are caused by radon worldwide!) and it is especially dangerous to those who smoke. It is relatively easy and inexpensive to get rid of and people are wise to test for it. Generally the soulution involves ventilating pipes which may run in the $800-$2500 range when installed by a competent radon mitigator. The EPA has a very complete website which explains more than you ever wanted to know about radon. It has a publication called "A Citizens Guide to Radon" which you can download and print that has diagrams of the systems and solutions.
To go to the US EPA’s Radon site click here.
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