FAQs About Areas with High Radon Levels in [city 1] & Nearby

Radon is a naturally-occurring gas that comes from uranium decay in the soil. As uranium breaks down in the soils underneath the home, radon gets sucked in and circulated throughout the property. For this reason, areas with high uranium levels are at an even greater risk of home radon. Nevertheless, radon can be a problem no matter where you live, as specialists cannot definitively say whether or not a home is affected just by uranium levels in the area alone.

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Radon comes from the natural decay of uranium in the soil. All rocks contain between 1 and 3 parts per million (ppm) of uranium – and the soil will have the same amount of uranium as the rocks inside.

Some rocks have higher than average uranium amounts, including pale volcanic rocks, granite, dark shales, sedimentary rocks with phosphate, and metamorphic rocks. Soils that contain these rocks could have as much as 100 ppm of uranium. In areas where these rocks are common, these homes tend to have higher levels of indoor radon.

However, just because a house is in a uranium-rich area does not always indicate high levels of home radon – it just happens to be more of a risk. A radon test can help you get much-needed peace of mind.

Another entry point for home radon is through water systems. The good news is that rivers and reservoirs usually do not contain much radon, as the cancer-causing gas escapes into the air before ever reaching your home. Larger cities are also safer since air is often introduced to the water during processing, allowing radon to escape – this also delays usage until the remaining amounts of radon have decayed.

Although, many areas of the country rely on groundwater for their supply, usually through small public waterworks and private domestic wells with closed systems and short transit times. For these reasons, radon is not removed and is not permitted to decay. Once radon is inside the home, it escapes into the air through daily use, which includes showering, cooking, and cleaning.

If you have an issue with home radon from water, 10,000 pCi/L of radon inside your supply can contribute to 1 pCi/L in the air. Homes in areas with high concentrations of uranium in the soil and also use groundwater are at an even higher risk.