Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.

You cannot see, smell or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General of the United States has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

The Importance in Testing for Radon:

If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon.
Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.
Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk, and in many cases, may be reduced. You should test for radon.

Looking for more information? These links may be helpful for you!

https://nrpp.info/

https://www.dep.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx