Radon Home Testing Recommended By Local Inspector
A local home inspector says that Upper Cumberland residents should test their homes for a dangerous gas called radon. Local Home Inspector Barry Young said radon is a colorless, odorless natural gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil. Young said prolonged exposure can damage lung tissue and that radon is the second leading […]
Expert: Radon Testing Is Vital To Ensure Long-Term Health
Radon testing is vital for everyone to make sure your family avoids the risk of lung cancer. Governor Bill Lee proclaimed January as Radon Action Month. Tennessee Radon Program Program Officer Lexi Brown said radon is a naturally-occurring gas that can get into homes as uranium breaks down in the soil underneath them. Brown said […]
Radon Awareness For UC Homeowners
Radon is not normally an issue for people, but when it gets trapped into the foundation of a home it can cause serious health risks. Upper Cumberland counties rank high in potential radon exposure. Overton County UT Ag Extension Director Christina Swallows said radioactive elements break down in the soil and rise up, releasing radon […]
