What can be done if my home has elevated levels of radon?

Radon problems can sometimes by fixed by caulking cracks along basement foundations, sealing leaks around pipes, or installing a pipe and fan system to vent the radon away from beneath the house. If water is releasing a significant amount into the indoor air space, water aeration or carbon filters that absorb the radon may help the situation. There is a list of North Carolina organizations that specialize in radon mitigation (radon reduction systems) on the North Carolina extension website or by calling Orange County Environmental Health Services at 919-245-2360.

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1. What is radon?
2. Where is radon found?
3. How does radon get into my house?
4. What are the health effects of radon?
5. How is radon measured?
6. Where can I get the air and water testing kits?
7. What can be done if my home has elevated levels of radon?