Bath & North East Somerset is an area affected by naturally occurring radon gas.  Radon is a natural gas found in soil and rocks. It is colourless, tasteless and odourless. Levels vary all round the world, and vary even from house to house in the same street. Analysis (using testing and statistical extrapolation) have lead to a picture of the situation within the United Kingdom, and now further testing and help is available.

The risks

International & national health studies have linked radon with lung cancer, but as is the case with the link between smoking and lung cancer, to prove the exact mechanism would take a massive investment in time & effort. We can with complete confidence say that radon is the second largest cause of lung cancer; the first is smoking. People who are exposed to high levels of radon are more likely to get lung cancer, and the additional risk to smokers is much higher than to non-smokers. 

Households at risk from radon can easily take simple and effective steps to make their home safe. 

If you have any concerns or queries contact Charles Garrett on 01225 396341 for further information.