Diana Kohnle
Thursday, December 6, 2012
(HealthDay News) -- Radon is an odorless but toxic gas that can seep into buildings, including ground-level homes.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, noting that elevated radon levels are found in about 1 in 15 homes, says the gas can enter a structure:
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Through cracks found in solid flooring.
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Through construction joints.
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Through cavities or cracks in the walls.
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Through gaps that form in suspended flooring.
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Through gaps around service pipes.
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Through your water supply.
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