By Antoinette Berg, January 8, 2026
January is National Radon Action Month!
What is radon?
Radon is a naturally-occurring, radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. Radon in soil can enter your home through foundation cracks, construction joints, floor gaps, and pipes, pumps, & drains.
Although radon is in the air outside, it can become dangerous when it concentrates inside of your home. The EPA has found radon to be the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
How can you take action?
It is easy to test your home for radon. The EPA advises mitigation if radon levels test above 4.0 pCi/L but also recommends considering mitigation for levels between 2.0 pCi/L and 4.0 pCi/L.
The EPA, the CDC, and the State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority have excellent resources to learn more about radon and how you can take action!
- EPA: Radon Risks and Solutions
- CDC: Radon and Your Health
- Oregon Health Authority: Radon Resources
- Oregon Health Authority: Radon Gas and Public Health
Antoinette Berg
Broker | OR & WA
She/Her
As a native Oregonian, I have an extensive knowledge of the area but also a deep appreciation for all that it has to offer. I am a member of an incredible team here at Living Room Realty, The Yascha Group. I believe strongly in working together and I am a REALTOR® because I love helping people. A home is somewhere you create a life and my goal is to help everyone find the perfect house to make their home.
I was an NCAA Cross Country and Track & Field athlete at Western Oregon University, and graduated from the Honors College with a published thesis and a Business degree. My strategic and analytical background combined with my creative side is what allows me to succeed in serving my clients.
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