Did you know radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? With November marking Lung Cancer Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to make sure radon is not affecting your health or the health of your loved ones.

Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless radioactive gas that can come from the breakdown of uranium in rock and soil. While it’s often present around us, it can sometimes accumulate indoors at dangerous levels. When inhaled, radon gas particles decay in the lungs, releasing bursts of energy that can potentially cause lung cancer.

Radon can enter homes through cracks in foundations, gaps around service pipes, or other openings between the house and the ground. It can be found in all types of homes, including condos. In condos, unsafe radon levels are most commonly found on the ground floor, but they can also be detected on upper floors.

The only way to know if there are unsafe radon levels in your home is to be proactive and get a testing kit or have a professional test your home. Long-term tests are recommended since radon levels can fluctuate daily. If unsafe radon levels are detected, a radon mitigation system can be installed, typically reducing radon levels by more than 80%.

Give yourself peace of mind—if you haven’t already, get your home tested for radon.