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January is National Radon Action Month, What Do You Know About Radon?
January is National Radon Action Month, What Do You Know About Radon?
by San Jose Silicon Valley REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe
Did you know that January is National Radon Action Month?  Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed when uranium decays in the soil. Uranium is indigenous in geological formations in San Jose and Silicon Valley. While rarely tested for here, radon is called the "silent killer" because you can't see it, smell it, feel it, etc.
After smoking, radon is one of the major causes of lung cancer, causing over 21,000 deaths each year.
Here are a few ways to quickly learn more about radon, followed by the Radon IQ Test.
1.   Radon Fact Sheet
2.   FAQ's or Frequently Asked Questions about Radon
3.   EPA website about radon
4.   EPA California Listing of Radon, Brownfields & SuperFund sites
5.  List of California Radon Potential Maps
6.  EPA Brochure-A Citizen's Guide to Radon
 
Seven Sneaky Ways Radon Invades a Home:                               

 
 
1. Cracks in solid floors
2. Construction joists
3. Cracks in walls
4. Gaps in suspended floors
5. Gaps around service pipes
6. ... more

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