Radon
Radon is a natural radioactive gas. You cannot see, hear, feel or taste it. It comes from the from the minute amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils.
Radon is present in all parts of the UK, although the gas
disperses outdoors so levels are generally very low. However
geological conditions in certain areas can lead to higher than
average levels(for example granite areas have a much higher natural
level of Radon).
Most radon gas breathed in is immediately exhaled and presents
little radiological hazard. However the decay products of radon are
solid and radioactive.
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A selection of the HPA Environmental Radon
newsletters
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For my information contact the Pollution Control team.