Radon

Radon is a radioactive naturally occurring gas that results from the decay of uranium. Uranium is a silvery-white metallic element that is naturally occurring in soil, rock, and water all over our Earth. Uranium is typically found in low concentrations, but because radon is a toxic substance of uranium it can and does cause some serious complications with human health. More specifically, complications with lung cancer.

Upper Arlington has been identified as an area that has higher concentrations of this noxious radioactive gas, especially in older homes. Therefore, we are having a radon test done, as we speak, actually. You see, the radon test requires this big machine that is placed in the basement of a home. It measures the radon concentration in the air over a period of 3 to 4 days. And then we get the results.

Because radon is naturally occurring, odorless, and colorless, there is a strong possibility that it is in the air around us now. There are, however, concentration levels that have been determined by the Environmental Protection Agency that are safe for us. And then there are those levels that are not safe. Fortunately, whatever the results, there are ways to eradicate the radon problem from your home. We are hopeful that our results will be within the safe zone, but we are prepared to take all necessary precautions if they are not.

Bring it on, Radon. We are ready to nip you in the bud, if you dare...