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Radon gas in Chicago? A Chicago Homeowner's Complete Guide

  • Jun 16
  • 1 min read

Radon is a radioactive noble gas that forms naturally when uranium in soil and rock decays. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless — properties that make it impossible to detect without specialized equipment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies radon as a Group A human carcinogen and the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths annually.


 
 
 

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