wait why is there radon in your house? is this something i should be checking for
radon is naturally produced in the ground (some places more or less than others) which then seeps into the air. this is done at such a slow rate that it's safe to go outside, but it can sometimes seep into the cracks of houses and get trapped. it's also okay to have a small amount of radon (0-2 pCi/L is normal, 2-4 is semi-actionable, and 4+ is actionable/unsafe). in the case of unsafe levels of radon, houses are supposed to come with filtration/ventilation systems to filter out the radon gas
according to the CDC, you should test your house's radon levels "if it’s never been tested or radon levels are unknown". there are other reasons you might want to test, such as if you have a basement and are planning on converting into a bedroom, as radon levels double for every floor you go down
if you decide to test your house for radon, i suggest that you do it for an extended period of time because the level fluctuates very frequently throughout the year. it can be safe one week and unsafe the next
please keep in mind that i'm not a professional and that this is all information i've gathered through my family and my own research online. if you have serious concerns, please speak with a professional
