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Radon Gas
- Radon is a radioactive gas released during the natural decay of
uranium the soil. Radon is odorless and invisible.
- Radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer and is estimated
to cause 14,000 deaths per year, according to the National Safety Council.
- Radon enters a home through cracks in floors and walls, floor
drains, drain systems and sump pits, construction joints, and exposed soil in
crawlspaces. Homes with well-water can develop radon concentrations
through showering and doing laundry.
- The EPA, the Surgeon General, the American Lung Association, and
the American Medical Association recommend testing for radon gas as a health
precaution.
- The EPA recommends radon mitigation if the concentration level is
4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.
- Many corporate relocation companies require testing for radon gas
prior to home purchase, and require mitigation if the concentration exceeds
the acceptable threshold.
- Homes with elevated radon levels can usually be corrected for less
than $1,000.
"Do it Yourself" Radon Gas Testing - Canisters (short term tests), Alpha Track (long term tests), Continuous Monitor and Alarm
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