Radon is an unscented gas that comes from the radioactive decay of radium; radium itself comes from the radioactive decay of uranium, therefore radon originates from the radioactive decay of uranium. Approximately all uranium is found in the ground and bedrock, meaning radon continuously leaks out of the ground into the air, water, and built structures, such as houses.
As stated above, Radon can be found outdoors in the air, soil, water in lakes and rivers, and even inside built structures. Radon can be found in low levels in the outdoor air and water from the rivers and lakes compared to the higher levels of radon found in the air circulating inside buildings. Importantly noted, individuals are most exposed to radon when inside buildings
As stated above, Radon can be found outdoors in the air, soil, water in lakes and rivers, and even inside built structures. Radon can be found in low levels in the outdoor air and water from the rivers and lakes compared to the higher levels of radon found in the air circulating inside buildings. Importantly noted, individuals are most exposed to radon when inside buildings