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https://thejeffersoncountyradonworld.solsticebrief.com/posts/understanding-jefferson-county-radon-risks-and-how-to-address-them

Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation, and long-term exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Testing your home is the only way to know if levels are high, and mitigation systems can reduce the risk significantly. It's a serious but often overlooked health hazard that's easy to avoid.

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https://radontestduringhomeblog.solsticebrief.com/posts/why-a-radon-test-during-home-inspection-matters-for-st.-louis-buyers

When I bought my 1920s St. Louis bungalow last year, the home inspector strongly recommended a radon test since many older homes in the region have elevated levels due to soil composition. I ordered a simple charcoal test kit from the local health department, placed it in the basement for the required 48 hours, and sent it to the lab. Sure enough, the results came back at 3.8 pCi/L—just below the EPA action level of 4.0, but high enough that I installed a mitigation system anyway for peace of m…