Bath and North East Somerset is an area affected by naturally occurring radon gas.
Radon is a natural gas found in soil and rocks everywhere. It is colourless, tasteless and odourless. Levels vary all around the world, and vary even from house to house on the same street.
Radon gas risks
International and national health studies have linked radon with lung cancer.
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.
Testing for radon gas
You can test radon gas levels in your home using a self-measurement tool from UKradon.
If you have an actionable level of radon following your tests, the UKradon website has extensive guidance about the next steps you need to take.