If it means you're stalling radon screening for your house, procrastination can be more than just a poor practice; it can be downright dangerous. Radon is an unappetizing, odor-free unnoticeable gas-- which originates from the natural failure of uranium in rock, dirt and also water-- that can permeate into residences. According to the Epa, radon contamination triggers virtually 20,000 fatalities a year.