What Is a Radon Test?
Radon is a radioactive gas that is produced from decaying uranium. Inhaling radon can cause lung cancer in humans. Since radon is invisible and lacks an odor and taste, it is recommended that a radon test be done to check the levels of this gas in the buildings where people live, study, and work. Radon is typically released from the soil and rocks. It can enter a building through cracks in the foundation, spaces around pipes, and cavities in a wall. Without a radon test, people cannot be sure whether or not they are being exposed to the gas.
