When was the last time you had your home tested for Radon Gas?

Are you protecting your family?  Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium in soil and rock.  It is invisible, odorless, and tasteless, and can only be detected by specialized tests.  Radon enters homes through openings that are in contact with the soil, such as cracks in the foundation, small openings around pipes, and sump pits.  Once inside an enclosed building or home, Radon and Radon Progeny can accumulate to dangerous levels.  The more Radon you are exposed to, and the longer the exposure, the greater the risk to you and your family.  Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., resulting in 15,000 to 20,000 deaths per year.

Testing your home for Radon is easy, and homes with high levels of Radon can be mitigated.  The New Jersey DEP recommends that all homes be tested for Radon.