• Shyamoli Sen
• Arghadeep Dasgupta

Radon is an element that is dissolved and can sometimes be found in water wells. One cannot smell, see, or taste radon. However, one can drink it, especially when the main water source is the water well. Having radon in water is one of the common problems of modern homes nowadays. This element can bring health problems in the long run. This article aims to discuss what radon is and its sources and its spatial spread. Also, this will tackle the health risks of radon in the water. Lastly, this will give examples of how to remove or reduce radon in the water source successfully.

Radon, carcinogen, lung cancer, radioactive, alpha-particles, smoking

"RADON – A SILENT THREAT CATALYSING A FUTURE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.d442-d454, March-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203358.pdf

"RADON – A SILENT THREAT CATALYSING A FUTURE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no. ppd442-d454, March-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203358.pdf