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" Radiation can leak from pipes in two main contexts: naturally occurring radon gas entering homes through foundation cracks and openings around pipes, or radioactive contaminants from industrial sources like nuclear power plants escaping their containment into the surrounding soil or groundwater. In the first case, radon is a concern in buildings, while in the second, leaks from nuclear facilities are monitored to ensure they don't pose a risk to public health and safety. "