Radon

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Radon and Your Health

Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas that can build up in homes and buildings.
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Reduce radon levels in your home

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How Radon Gets Into Your Home

Radon is found in groundwater, bedrock, and soil and can creep into your home.
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Reducing Radon Levels in Your Home

Reducing radon levels in the home can help lower the risk of lung cancer.
Testing: The only way to determine if your home has high radon levels

Testing for Radon in Your Home

Testing your home is the only way to know if radon levels are high.

Raise awareness about radon

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Radon Features and Stories

A collection of CDC features and personal stories about how to reduce radon risk.
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Radon Toolkit

Radon communication resources from CDC.
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Radon Awareness Week

Raise awareness about radon risks and actions people can take to protect themselves.
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Radon Resources

Find additional resources from CDC and other federal agencies.