Most Alabamians probably don’t give much thought to the air hiding in their basements or crawl spaces. But a naturally occurring gas called radon can sneak in quietly, and the only way to know if it’s there is to test.
Radon is found in homes across the U.S., including Alabama, and levels can vary from house to house. In the state, public health data show that multiple counties have elevated radon levels, and free or low-cost kits are available to help homeowners easily check their homes.
What is radon? What counties in Alabama have the highest levels, and where can homeowners get free tests?
What is radon? Is it harmful?
Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas that forms naturally when uranium in soil and rocks decay. It can seep into homes through tiny cracks in floors, walls or around pipes…