I’m often asked, Linda, why low radon levels matter and why testing for radon is so important. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can enter a home, and prolonged exposure is a known cause of lung cancer, particularly for those who are susceptible. Radon comes from uranium in the soil beneath a property, and it’s the radioactive byproducts, known as alpha particles, that pose the health risk. That’s why measuring and addressing radon levels in a home is so critica
