Radon

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. High levels of radon gas occur naturally in Maine soil and water, and can move up into a house from the ground. The house then traps the radon in the air inside. Radon gas can also dissolve into well water, which is then released into the air when you use the water. Any house can have a radon problem. It doesn’t matter if it’s old or new, or where it’s located. The only way to know if your house has a problem is to test. Simple air and well water tests can show whether home radon levels meet state and national safety guidelines. Landlords in Maine are required to test their rental properties. Learn more about Radon below.

Resources:

Maine Radon Homepage

Radon Tip Sheets - State of Maine

Radon in Maine (tip sheet #1)

Testing Your Home for Radon (tip sheet #2)

Radon: Know the Numbers When you Buy or Sell a Home (tip sheet #3)

When You Build a New Home: Put in a System to Reduce Radon Dangers (tip sheet #4)

Working with a Registered Radon Tester (tip sheet #5)

Treatment Systems: Reduce Air Radon Levels in Your Home (tip sheet #6)

Treatment Systems: Reduce Radon Levels in Your Well Water (tip sheet #7)

Working with a Registered Radon Reduction Expert (tip sheet #8)

Low Radon Levels: When to Re-Test (tip sheet #12)