Radon

Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. It is a result of the radioactive decay of uranium. Uranium, for example, exists in the ground or in building materials.

From the ground, radon enters the atmosphere and buildings. Outdoors, it immediately mixes with the ambient air, so that the radon concentration there is low. Indoors, however, high radon concentrations can be reached.

Breathing an enhanced amount of radon and its radioactive decay products over a longer period of time increases the risk of getting lung cancer. It is often sufficient to take small measures to clearly reduce the radon content and thus the risk of disease.

The Radiation Protection Act commits the state, employer, and developers to take measures for the protection against radon.