Radon is a contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide. Because radon is denser than air it accumulates in basements and crawlspaces under dwellings.

The radon component of the Wyoming Cancer Program provides information to Wyoming residents, contractors, and real estate agents about radon. What is radon?

Feb 16, 2024 · Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings, and build up in the air. …

Nov 13, 2025 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can …

Radon is a radioactive substance, which means it emits radiation (a type of energy). Radiation can damage your cells, leading to cancer. Experts estimate that radon exposure is the second …

Jul 16, 2025 · Learn about radon, how it affects lung health and what you can do about it. What Is Radon? Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that causes lung cancer. Exposure …

5 days ago · Radon, chemical element, a heavy radioactive gas of Group 18 (noble gases) of the periodic table, generated by the radioactive decay of radium. It is a colorless gas, 7.5 times …

Prevalence of Radon in Wyoming: A majority of Wyoming qualifies as Zone 1, and is predicted to have an average indoor radon level at or above 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Only two …

Information about how radon gets into your home, how it affects you, and how to reduce it.

1 day ago · Radon monitors will soon be available at Columbus libraries. Here's what to know about the deadly gas.