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Radon FAQs

• What is Radon?
• Where is Radon Found?
• How does radon get into my home?
• Is there a safe level?
• What health effects is radon linked to?
• How does radon cause lung cancer?
• Is radon a concern in some areas as opposed to others; and if so does my area have a radon problem?
• Where can I buy a test kit?
• Are there different types of test kits? Which should I use?

Is radon a concern in some areas as opposed to others; and if so does my area have a radon problem?

Elevated indoor radon levels have been found in all areas of Wisconsin. Houses next door to each other can have very different levels. The only way to know if your house has an elevated radon level is to test. EPA has suggested that all residences below the third floor be tested for radon.