What is radon?

Radon is an odourless, tasteless, invisible radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil, rock, and water. It is in nearly every indoor environment, but can build up easily and cause health problems over time.

Radon is everywhere, and it’s possible for it to build up in your home even if you live in an area that doesn’t typically have high levels.

Radon can enter a home in a number of ways, like through ill-fitting pipes, cracks in the foundation, sump pits, dirt floors, electrical outlets, drains, and other gaps. However, the amount of radon present in a home depends on additional factors like differences in pressure and temperature inside the home, outside of the home, and in the ground. The greater the difference in pressure, the quicker the radon will be drawn in.