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According to the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, radon is the second
leading cause of lung cancer in the United
States resulting in an estimated 14,000 lung
cancer deaths annually. Radon is a
colorless, odorless radioactive gas that is
produced naturally in the soil. Radon
becomes a problem when it builds up
indoors. Radon enters homes through cracks
in slabs or basements, floors, and walls,
and through openings around sump pumps.
Your home could contain high levels of
radon. Cayuga County is one of 37 New York
counties that have been designated as high
radon risk areas by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and New York State.
Many of County residents have already tested
their homes for radon. A large percentage of
these test results indicate radon levels
above EPA's recommended level for taking
remedial action. If you haven't tested your
home for radon, do it now.
If your home contains high levels of radon,
there are things that can be done. There are
contractors in all areas of New York who
have met certain requirements and are
trained to identify and fix radon problems
in your home.
For more detailed information on Radon, see
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