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Information About Durham, PA Radon
Local Radon Testing and Remediation in Durham, PA
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Durham Township is located at the extreme northeastern end of Bucks County, along the Delaware River. Even if you’re not aware of it, radon is prevalent in Durham. This puts you and your loved ones at risk.
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.
DUrham is one of the smalles of the 31 townships of Bucks County. It is bounded by Williams Towhnship, Nothampton County on the north, the Delaware River on the east, Nockamixon Township on the south, and Springfield township on the west.
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If You Live in Durham, Radon is in your home.
Scientific analysis of radon levels in homes in Durham and many other Pennsylvania cities have found that 10% or more of homes contain dangerous levels of radon. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can be removed from the house though radon mitigation.
Radon Radioactive Gas Kills
On average, 20,000 Americans die each year from radon exposure. Most of the exposure happens in their own home, where radon has a chance to build up over time because it is trapped by the walls and foundation. The percentage of radon contamination in Bucks County homes can be very high. Radon in Durham affects on average 10-40% of all homes.
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Contact a professional today about your home. Radon testing can verify that you are living in a safe environment, and if not Radon mitigation specialists can help you make your home safe for your family.
inserted
through theangled hole, as shown inFigure 19. Theend ofthe
pipe beneath the slab should be in the open space within the
pit, above the bottom of the pit (Radon is a poisonous gas that is lurking beneath your home). The gap between the outer
circumference of the pipe and the sides of the hole must be
sealed with non-flowable polyurethane caulk or with expandingclosed-
cellfoam. Thisangledsection ofpipewill beheld
in this position by the hangars/strapping which will be securing
the piping run overhead in the garage.
4.6 Design/Installation of the
Piping Network and Fan
After the individual suction pipes are installed by one of the
methods discussed in Section 4.5, they will need to be connected
to a fan which will exhaust outdoors. There are alternative
methods for configuring the overall piping network and
fan/exhaust radon testing system . and there are a variety of approaches for
the detailed design and installation
Radon
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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