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Understanding PA DEP Radon Standards for York County Homes
If you own a home in York County, you have probably heard about radon. It is a natural radioactive gas that comes from the ground, and it can seep into your house through cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, and other openings. Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the Surgeon General. That is why the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection takes radon seriously, and why e