Radon Point Pleasant, PA 18950
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Radon gas has been found in the ground of Point Pleasant
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Point Pleasant is located in Tinicum and Plumstead Townships of Bucks County, PA. It lies on both sides of Tohickon Creek by the creek’s confluence with the Delaware River; the creek is the dividing line between the townships. It is a great place to live and work, but you and you loved ones may be at risk, as radon is prevalent in Point Pleasant.
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.
Point Pleasant has a rich history. Lenapi Indians fished this area. In later years, river villages like Point Pleasant developed with inns and taverns to service the rough lot of rafters and canalmen who transported materials on the Delaware River and Canal. The first grist mill in Point Pleasant was built in 1748, which ground grain for the soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Point Pleasant was also a way station for the Doylestown-Frenchtown-NewYork stage.
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If You Live in Point Pleasant, Radon is in your home.
Scientific analysis of radon levels in homes in Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant affects on average 10-40% of all homes.
Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation in Pennsylvania
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.
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the condensate can drain: for example, a nearby vertical
suction pipe, a floor drain, or the voids inside a nearby
hollow-block wall. Tubing at least 1/2 in. diameter is required
to reduce the risk of plugging. Care must be taken to avoid
kinks in the tubing. Also, drain tubes should not be located in
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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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