Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has radon, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

You should test for radon.
Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Radon Program and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. IEMA Radon Program also recommends testing in schools and commercial buildings.

You can fix a radon problem.
There are simple ways to fix a radon problem that aren't too costly. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.

Look for the mitigation system - it's a sign of a healthier house! Mitigation systems reduce radon by collecting radon and other soil gases prior to entry into the house and discharging them to a safe location above the high test eave.