Environmental
In Vermont, the presence of radon in residential properties is a concern because Vermont has some of the highest radon levels in the country. Radon enters homes primarily through:
AMunicipal water systems and pipes
BCracks in foundation walls and floors from the soil✓ Correct
CFormaldehyde off-gassing from building materials
DLead paint chips in older homes
Explanation
Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, enters homes primarily through cracks and openings in foundation walls and floors from underlying soil and rock. Vermont's granite bedrock contributes to elevated radon levels in many areas.
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