Radon is an invisible radioactive gas produced naturally from several types of rock. Unfortunately, the land in Minnesota is made of rocks with a propensity to release radon. Long-term radon exposure is a leading cause of lung cancer, second only to smoking cigarettes.
So, if your house happens to be built on radon-emitting rocks, it's very possible that the radon gas can accumulate inside your home, and put you and your family at increased risk. The Minnesota Department of Health estimates that one in three Minnesota homes have elevated levels of radon.
How can you tell if your house has too much radon? The City of Minneapolis has just made available low-cost radon tests for $9 each, which can be purchased at Minneapolis City Hall.
What do you do if you find your home does have too much radon? Methods like improving ventilating to replace radon-laden air with fresh air from the outside can mitigate the risks from radon. Here's how to find a certified radon mitigation contractor for your home.
Here's more information on Radon, and how to get a radon test kit from the City of Minneapolis.
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