Radon Gas is a potentially dangerous radioactive gas occurring naturally in the environment. HillsboroughCounty is particularly susceptible to high radon levels and as such, many new home sales are now contingent (among things) upon low radon levels.
One’s normal senses cannot determine the presence of radon because the gas cannot be smelled, seen, felt, or tasted. There are two methods commonly used to detect radon. Click the link below for complete information in an article prepared by Gary Cook for the Florida Energy Extension Service called "Radon: The Gas, Threat, Detection and Control".
