Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that can infiltrate your home through even the smallest pores in the foundation. Due to Utah’s unique geography, this invisible threat is found at dangerous levels in almost half of Utah homes. After prolonged radon exposure, the health of you and your loved ones (and, yes, even your pets) is at risk as radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

We all know smoking cigarettes causes lung cancer, but did you know radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? Even more, many Utahns have no idea they are being exposed to radon gas in their own homes.

Inside buildings, radon can concentrate to much higher, much more dangerous levels. A radon mitigation system is a series of pipes that vents radon from the soil below your foundation to the air above your roof. These systems can be installed discreetly (and may even increase the resell value of your home.

• Radon forms from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rock and can enter homes. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, meaning the only way to know your home’s radon level is testing.
• According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer overall and the leading cause among non-smokers.
• The EPA recommends that all homes—especially those with living spaces at or below ground level—be tested for radon. Testing is relatively simple and affordable, and many test kits are available for short-term or long-term monitoring. If elevated levels are detected, proven mitigation methods can significantly reduce radon concentrations.
• While radon testing is not required, the HOA strongly encourages residents to consider testing their homes as a proactive step to protect their health and the well-being of their families.
• Homes within Cobblestone HOA have tested high for radon and required mitigation.

Click HERE for a free radon test : https://utahradon.org/radon/