ABSTRACT

Inthischapterthediscussionfocusesonwhathealthrisksareincurredby thepresenceofnaturallyoccurringradon(aradioactiveelementwithgaseous properties)inwaterconsumedandusedinhomes(i.e.,riskassessment)and whatmanagementpoliciesarewarrantedtocontrolitspresence(i.e.,risk management).