Radon the Silent Killer
Radon is everywhere around us. Even in low risk areas it can build up and become deadly.
What is Radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium found in trace amounts in soil, rock, and water. Radon is the main source of our exposure to all radiation. The US Surgeon General and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have determined that radon is second only to smoking as a leading cause of lung cancer. Testing for Radon is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.
Why Test for Radon?
While outdoor radon is not a threat, radon gas can enter into our homes or other buildings and accumulate to dangerous levels. As elevated levels of radon gas increase, so does the risk of lung cancer. Because radon can not be detected by sight, smell, or taste it poses a very serious risk to you and your loved ones. Years of data accumulated on radon levels in Pennsylvania homes indicate that radon is found at dangerous levels & Pennsylvania has a serious radon problem. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recommends that homeowners and builders implement radon testing, mitigation, and remediation (if testing indicates radon risk).
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends homes be fixed (mitigated) if the radon level is 4 pCi/L (pico Curies per Liter) or more. The average radon concentration in the indoor air of America’s homes is about 1.3 pCi/L. It is upon this level that the EPA based its estimate of 20,000 radon-related lung cancers per year. It is for this simple reason that the EPA recommends that Americans consider fixing their homes when the radon level is between 2pCi/L and 4pCi/L. The average concentration of radon in outdoor air is .4 pCi/L or 1/10th of the EPA’s 4 pCi/L action level.
Radon in your Home? What Can You Do?
Risk of elevated radon levels can easily and inexpensively be fixed compared to other home improvements. More importantly is taking the first step to simply TEST your home or building structure for radon. According to Pennsylvania’s Radon Certification Act, radon testing can only be performed by a DEP certified tester or by the person who owns or occupies the building. This is where our specialists at Radon-Rid, LLC can help you. Radon-Rid, LLC. Is a full service radon testing, mitigation, & remediation company. Our goal is to provide quality , first, last and always through education, workmanship and environmental stewardship. We’re here to provide you peace of mind and remove the risk of radon in your property.
of any. suction pit excavated under the
slab where the SSD pipes penetrate, the degree of slab
sealing carried out in conjunction with ASD installation,
configuration of the SMD radon system in the crawl space, etc.
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Mitigation radon system operating variables, including, for example,
the capacity of the suction fan.
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Geology and climate variables that could influence radon system
operation and performance, e.g., the source strength
(or the concentration ofradon in the soil gas), the permeability
of the underlying native soil, and weather conditions
that could influence radon entry (temperature, winds,
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Much of the information summarized here has become available
since the second edition of this document was published
in January 1988 (see Section 5 in Reference EPA88a). While
EPA88a accurately indicates the general performance of (and
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It's in your home if you live in Pennsylvania See Radon Levels for your County
Radon is a radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium found in trace amounts in soil, rock, and water. Radon is the main source of our exposure to all radiation. The US Surgeon General and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have determined that radon is second only to smoking as a leading cause of lung cancer. Testing for Radon is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.
Because high levels of radon have been found in every state of the United States, testing for radon and installing radon mitigation systems has become a specialized industry in the last two decades. Many states have implemented programs that affect home buying and awareness in the real estate community, however radon testing and mitigation systems are not generally mandatory unless specified by the local jurisdiction.
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