To think Radon is a mountain out of a molehill?

[BoyMeetsWorld]

It seems like living in a radon affected area is the norm rather than the exception? Looking at the maps, tons of counties have a 1-3% radon rating. Personally I'd only be worried if I was in a 5% or higher area.

But should this be a factor in choosing where you buy a house?? AIBU to suspect the 1-3% 'danger' really isn't such a big deal?

I checked for subsidence (sp?) But never heard of checking for radon?

Is it radioactive?

it's that nucular innit

oh, there was a big scare about radon gas under the area i live in - in the 1990s i think

i thought it was about that washing powder that came in a bright orange box when i 1st saw the headlines

DameMargot .

I knew nothing of killer substances until today either. DMIL using it as a reason not to buy a property (she seems to find reasons for EVERY property)

The Elf and Safety Executive are making Councils pays for radon tests on all public buildings, council houses and schools where there is a 'radon risk', i.e. more that 0%, apparently. This somewhat bizarrely includes huge areas with a non-granite geology.

I think even if your house does have radon (it can accumulate in cellars and such like) it can be tested and detected for and removed. It's dangerous - can cause lung cancer, but can also be mitigated and removed.

Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation.

Don't you mean Rylan? I mean he's pretty toxic...

Hopefully Rylan has a shorter half-life.

I don't think such low levels are a big deal. It's the higher levels in areas like Cornwall that are more of a cause for concern/action.

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