What is Radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas that is part of the radioactive decay chain of naturally occurring uranium in the soil.
Radon is the 6th noble gas in the periodic table as the 86th element.
Radon is a radioactive gas that is part of the radioactive decay chain of naturally occurring uranium in the soil.
Radon is the 6th noble gas in the periodic table as the 86th element.
Where Does It Come From?
Radon enters your home from underneath your house through cracks and holes in your concrete foundation, or if you live above a crawlspace, from the soil itself. Many people believe that radon is only in basements, however, it can exist in high levels regardless of what type of foundation you have. Why Should I Be Concerned About Radon?
Radon is qualified by the US EPA as a Class A Carcinogen, which means the element causes cancer in humans. When radon breaks down in your lungs, it emits radiation that can damage the DNA in your lungs, eventually causing lung cancer. |
You can't see it. You can't smell it. You can't taste it. If I Can't See Radon, How Do I Know If I Have It In My Home?
By using special equipment, we can measure how much is in your home. Radon is everywhere, and we already know that there is some amount in your home. What we can help you find out is how much of it you have. The only way to know if you have a high level of radon is through testing. |
What Do I Do If I Have a High Level of Radon?
The US EPA action level for radon is 4.0 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L). The risk of developing lung cancer at 4.0 pCi/L is estimated at about 7 lung cancer deaths per 1000 people. That is why the US EPA recommends reducing your radon level if the concentration is 4.0 pCi/L or more. You can reduce the levels of radon in your home by using mitigation efforts. There are many ways to mitigate a home, and each home has different requirements. Premier Radon Testing, LLC does not mitigate radon.
The US EPA action level for radon is 4.0 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L). The risk of developing lung cancer at 4.0 pCi/L is estimated at about 7 lung cancer deaths per 1000 people. That is why the US EPA recommends reducing your radon level if the concentration is 4.0 pCi/L or more. You can reduce the levels of radon in your home by using mitigation efforts. There are many ways to mitigate a home, and each home has different requirements. Premier Radon Testing, LLC does not mitigate radon.
For more information on Radon, click below for the US EPA website.