Do you know anything about radon?

@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

It seems you can get test kits and in Ireland, you can get someone to test for you if need be.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (111243)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Jun

I wondered if they had those. If it were me I'd want someone to come test it for me just to be safe.

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Yuki

@yukimori (10144)

• United States

27 Jun

We have well-known granite formations in our area that have unusually high concentrations of uranium in them, so radon exposure is a major concern for people living in that area. Doesn't stop them from building houses right on top of the granite, though...

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

I can't believe I've never heard of it before. Our son says people basically just ignore the levels and build anyway. I guess it's something they've learnt to live with.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (85660)

• United States

27 Jun

Oh yes, I learned about it in high school. I wouldn’t have thought it would be a huge problem, but it’s funny you mentioned it because I had recently read two different articles about two places being plagued by high levels of it. But I didn’t know Ireland was affected by it. I have no idea how my state is affected by it, if it is at all. I shouldn’t be surprised anymore by these problems, but I am.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (85660)

• United States

27 Jun

@JudyEv I didn’t know as many places had the problem either.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

Damian's county, Mayo, seems to have high levels. All this is totally new to me.

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

27 Jun

Radon gas is a problem in some parts of Missouri, where I grew up and still live. Our state government will give us free radon test kits so we can test our homes... Pretty and I have never lived in a house that has a radon problem.

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

27 Jun

@JudyEv I think, as long as the houses are well-ventilated, the radon levels are lower. You can get radon test kits from Amazon for about $10, if that helps you.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

I find it hard to believe that I've never heard of it. In Ireland, it seems the problem is mostly ignored. I guess there is not much else they can do but ignore it.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

@DaddyEvil I'm not concerned for us really as it seems Australia has very low levels but our son will be checking out any house he is interested in buying. Thanks for the info.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (95562)

• Marion, Ohio

27 Jun

I have heard of it. That's about all

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (95562)

• Marion, Ohio

27 Jun

@JudyEv I know some areas here have it. I don't think anywhere near us

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

There is always new to worry about, isn't there? At least it seems Australia has very low levels.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (94773)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

27 Jun

I have no idea what radon is at all.

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Fleur

@Fleura (29200)

• United Kingdom

27 Jun

It's a naturally-occurring radioactive gas.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

Australia has very low levels but other countries are not so lucky.

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (45568)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

27 Jun

I've heard of radon. Back in the 80s there was a lot of talk about it being in basements. I don't know if it's here.

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (45568)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

28 Jun

@JudyEv That's probably why it's found in basements...

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun

It seems it gets into houses from the soil.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun

@BarBaraPrz Yes, I guess so.

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (14079)

• Philippines

27 Jun

I've heard of it once in a while, but it has never been a problem here in my area. I guess it would be destructive to smokers and those exposed to it.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

It seems it's worse in some countries than in others.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (62381)

• United States

27 Jun

Radon Home test kits became popular in the States about 25 years ago.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

I think the kits might be available in Ireland too or, if they're not, there are government agencies that will test for you.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458867)

• Switzerland

27 Jun

Radon is a dangerous radioactive gas that has no smell, colour or taste. There are dangerous areas here in Switzerland. Many years ago the authorities sent an expert to place "sensors" that had to be left in place two weeks to check if we had radon inside our house or in the garden. We have been lucky, no radon where we live.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (458867)

• Switzerland

28 Jun

@JudyEv Switzerland has granite mountains and in some area there is a high concentration of Radon. The Government published an official map showing the most dangerous areas.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun

That's good to know there is no radon there. It sounds quite dangerous.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun

@LadyDuck It does seem to be associated with granite.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

27 Jun

Yes, I know about radon gas. I know before buying a home most buyers have the home inspected for radon. I don’t believe it’s too prevalent. But it does happen.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

I guess people just have to keep on keeping on, as the saying goes. There doesn't seem much that you do about it bar find somewhere else to live.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

28 Jun

@JudyEv I don’t believe there’s anything to do but move out. Radon can be deadly.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (156852)

• United States

27 Jun

What a cute picture. Yes, we definitely know what radon is; but we've never checked our basement for it. So glad to hear that your son is getting a house. Enjoy your day.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun

It seems it's only in some states/counties/etc. Cornwall in England has high levels.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (156852)

• United States

28 Jun

@JudyEv I don't know about our area.

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M Cheung

@Beestring (13367)

• Hong Kong

27 Jun

I haven't heard of Radon before.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

Levels are very low in Australia and Hong Kong so that's a relief.

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sugiono

@MasGion (1676)

• Malang, Indonesia

27 Jun

I know its gas but don't know more...never found issue with this gas

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

Maybe it isn't an issue there. It's not an issue in Australia either.

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Pitstop

@pitstop (13064)

• India

28 Jun

Nope, I've never heard of it. What is the source of radon - is it something that exists naturally or a waste from industries.

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https://www.ukradon.org/information/ukmaps

@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun

Radon occurs naturally and found in rock and soil but usually in small amounts. It's produced by the radioactive decay of radium. Radon is radioactive and decays to form polonium.

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Fleur

@Fleura (29200)

• United Kingdom

27 Jun

Yes and it is a problem especially in certain parts of the country here - Cornwall is particularly bad

www.ukradon.org

https://www.ukradon.org/information/ukmaps

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Fleur

@Fleura (29200)

• United Kingdom

27 Jun

@JudyEv It's high in 'my' part of Wales as well. I believe the risk is higher with poor ventilation and more time spent indoors.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

Thanks for the link. I've found maps for Australia now too. I'm just a bit surprised I've never come across it before.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306854)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

27 Jun

I only know it as the gas you described. I know nothing more about it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306854)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

28 Jun

@JudyEv Good to know.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun

Wisconsin isn't in the top five high-level states as that's good. There doesn't seem to be much to worry about and little you can do about it anyway.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (17838)

• London, England

28 Jun

I know there are a few hotspots for radon in the UK, but they are in the South West, I think. None around here

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun

Fleur said Cornwall is one of the hotspots. I guess people just learn to live with it.

Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15746)

• Raurkela, India

27 Jun

I have heard of lung cancer a lot in India because there are lot of smokers but never heard of radon.

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@JudyEv (326098)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Jun

If you're a smoker, being exposed to radon would increase the risk of lung cancer.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15746)

• Raurkela, India

28 Jun

@JudyEv I see. I didn't know about that.

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@dgobucks226 (34397)

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14 Jul

I do remember radon being a big deal at one point. I never hear about it anymore probably due to the awareness it caused, and the testing done to identify and remove it. Ha, ha.. Now that's a cozy group of puppies!

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