Radon Willow Grove, PA 19090
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Willow Grove’s history spans nearly three centuries. Following a land grant established by William Penn, known as the Manor of Moreland, the first home was built in 1719. The colonial farmstead slowly grew into a small rural community. By the mid-1800s, Willow Grove served as a summer vacation retreat for Philadelphia residents.
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.
The population of Willow Grove was 16,234 at the 2000 census. Willow Grove was once known for Willow Grove Park, an amusement park that was open from 1896 to 1976, now the site of Willow Grove Park Mall. You may not be aware of it, but radon is prevalent in Willow Grove.
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If You Live in Willow Grove, Radon is in your home.
Scientific analysis of radon levels in homes in Willow Grove 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.
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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 Willow Grove 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.
n, back-filling the pit with clean, coarse aggregate,
would simplify the restoration of the slab, but would
somewhat increase the suction loss.
Mounting suction pipes through the slab. Some type of
plywood or sheet metal form must be prepared to permit new
concrete to be poured, to restore the slab. While a variety of
approaches are possible for preparing this form, one approach
that has been used with some success in this application
(Cr92a) is to prepare a piece of plywood slightly larger in
cross-section than the slab hole, with a 4.5-in. hole cut generally
near the center to accommodate the suction pipe. This
plywood is then cut in half, so that it can be fit down through
the slab hole. Masonry nails or spikes are partially driven
laterally into the side-wall of the slab hole at intervals around
its perimeter (Radon readings in Willow Grove have been found to be high). The two sections of the plywood form ar
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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