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Radon - Plymouth and Northville real estate part 1
I recently got a this question from a Northville real estate buyer.  Does Radon pose a serious health hazard to my family?  And really what is radon? 
Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas, derived from naturally occurring uranium deposits in the earth. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.  It belongs to the group of noble gases, including helium, neon, argon and xenon, which are all characterized by their low level of chemical reactivity.  Radon is also a naturally occurring gas in Earth's atmosphere.  Why is radon is a radioactive gas? It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils.
So then why is radon hazardous is it occurs naturally?  Radon gas is hazardous when it builds up to high levels.  Congress would like to set home radon levels to outdoor radon levels.
Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your Plymouth or Northville home traps radon inside, where it can build up.  Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels. Radon gas can also contaminate well water but ... more

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