Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the natural decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled and can only be detected through testing. It migrates up from the soil and into homes through cracks in foundations and gaps around pipes. Indoor levels should not exceed 4.0 pCi/L according to the EPA. Short and long term testing kits are available to test radon levels in homes, and elevated levels can be mitigated through systems that vent radon gas to the outside.
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is colorless, odorless, tasteless. The gas is radioactive and is a byproduct of the breakdown of uranium, thorium, or radium. It's better to take precautions than cure finds a way to deal with the harmful effects of radon.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, causing an estimated 21,000 deaths in the United States annually. Unfortunately, Tennessee is a hotbed for radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is colorless, odorless, tasteless. The gas is radioactive and is a byproduct of the breakdown of uranium, thorium, or radium. It's better to take precautions than cure finds a way to deal with the harmful effects of radon.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, causing an estimated 21,000 deaths in the United States annually. Unfortunately, Tennessee is a hotbed for radon.
Empowering Young Women through Education is a foundation which is starting up a fresh. This foundation was put together to send help to young women in Ghana, primarily the Tepa region. This flyer shows the first fundraising event held by this foundation in the effort to raise funds and awareness. We managed to raise funds and collect various supplies to be sent to Ghana with a rep from the foundation. Future social events are being put together so that aide will increase.
Long term exposure to Radon Gas is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon is a naturally occuring, radioactive gas that can accumulate in dangerous levels inside your home. Testing is easy! Learn more today!
Radon is a radioactive element that naturally occurs from the normal decay of trace elements like uranium, thorium, and radium locked in rocks and soil. This gas has no odor or taste, making it impossible to detect via the senses.
Our team can assist with testing and mitigating your multi-family units. Whether or not you receive HUD assistance, radon testing and mitigation is the right thing to do to prevent lung cancer in your residents.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that can seep into homes and buildings, posing serious health risks. In Nova Scotia, where radon levels can vary, it's crucial for homeowners to understand the importance of radon testing and how to proceed with the process.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that can seep into homes and buildings, posing serious health risks. In Nova Scotia, where radon levels can vary, it's crucial for homeowners to understand the importance of radon testing and how to proceed with the process.
Most of the cancer risk resulting from radon in the household water supply is due to inhalation of the radioactive by-products that are produced from radon that has been released from the water into the air, rather than from drinking water.
Empowering Young Women through Education is a foundation which is starting up a fresh. This foundation was put together to send help to young women in Ghana, primarily the Tepa region. This flyer shows the first fundraising event held by this foundation in the effort to raise funds and awareness. We managed to raise funds and collect various supplies to be sent to Ghana with a rep from the foundation. Future social events are being put together so that aide will increase.
Long term exposure to Radon Gas is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon is a naturally occuring, radioactive gas that can accumulate in dangerous levels inside your home. Testing is easy! Learn more today!
Radon is a radioactive element that naturally occurs from the normal decay of trace elements like uranium, thorium, and radium locked in rocks and soil. This gas has no odor or taste, making it impossible to detect via the senses.
Our team can assist with testing and mitigating your multi-family units. Whether or not you receive HUD assistance, radon testing and mitigation is the right thing to do to prevent lung cancer in your residents.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that can seep into homes and buildings, posing serious health risks. In Nova Scotia, where radon levels can vary, it's crucial for homeowners to understand the importance of radon testing and how to proceed with the process.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that can seep into homes and buildings, posing serious health risks. In Nova Scotia, where radon levels can vary, it's crucial for homeowners to understand the importance of radon testing and how to proceed with the process.
Most of the cancer risk resulting from radon in the household water supply is due to inhalation of the radioactive by-products that are produced from radon that has been released from the water into the air, rather than from drinking water.
Radon gas occurs naturally in the environment and is present in outdoor and
indoor air throughout the world. Radium, which is the source of radon gas, is a
natural and minor constituent of many common building materials such as
concrete, brick, gypsum, and natural stone. Granite and other stones that are a
popular choice for countertops and other decorative features in homes have been
evaluated extensively. Over 500 measurements of radon emissions from granite
have been published in the peer reviewed scientific literature. This information
provides a reasonable basis for preliminary estimates of typical and upper bound
levels of radon in indoor air of homes associated with emissions from natural
stone countertops.
The average and maximum radon concentrations estimated from these data to
result from emissions by natural stone are low in comparison to relevant
benchmarks of radon exposure. The radon concentration estimated as a result of
average radon emissions from natural stone reported in the scientific literature is
approximately:
f 300 times lower than (or 0.3% of) levels of radon in outdoor air,
f 1,000 times below (or 0.001% of) the average concentration of radon found in
the air of U.S. homes, and
f 3,000 times less than (or 0.00004% of) the action level for indoor air
recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
1. Radon Gas the Hidden Hazard
Years ago, when I was growing up, we were unaware of a silent, unseen hazard now known as
radon gas. For us, a hazard would have been our reckless ride down steep terrain on an
American Flyer, traveling at break-neck speeds, with the final destination being a main street
where we dodged oncoming traffic.
Radon is a radioactive gas produced through the natural decaying process of uranium in rock,
soil and water. The Surgeon General has reported that this hidden hazard is the second leading
cause of lung cancer in this country; only smoking is responsible for more lung cancer deaths.
Radon is only detected through testing as it cannot be seen, tasted or smelled.
Radon gas is not confined to any particular region of the country; it is present all across the
United States. Generally, radon migrates up through the soil and into the air where it can easily
seep into cracks and crevices in a home’s foundation. Likewise, other openings such as gaps
around service pipes provide a point of entry. Once inside, the gas can become trapped within
the dwelling. The good news is, elevated levels of radon can be rectified fairly easily and
brought to acceptable levels. Radon is measured in picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L). The EPA
recommends that indoor levels should not exceed 4.0 pCi/L.
There are several testing methods readily available: Short term devices such as charcoal liquid
vial, charcoal canister, continuous monitor, and long term device methods such as alpha track
and electrets ion chamber. Short term testing consists of a detector in place for two to 90 days,
while long term tests are in place for more than 90 days and thus are more likely to provide a
year-round average. Before beginning any radon testing, windows and exterior doors must
have been closed for a minimum of twelve hours (winter conditions). While fans which circulate
indoor air may be used without affecting the integrity of the test, devices which draw in outside
air cannot be operated during the testing period.
Testing kits should be placed in the lowest, lived-in level of the dwelling (not within a kitchen or
bathroom area) and set upon a surface at least 20 inches above the floor. The kit should be
protected from drafts, high heat, and humidity and not positioned close to an exterior wall.
Each kit contains directions for resealing the device(s) and mailing instructions to a laboratory
for analysis. Testing kits can be purchased at most hardware and home improvement stores,
ordered on-line, or visit www.epa.gov/radon for a list of qualified radon testing companies.
If results of an analysis demonstrate an elevated level of radon gas in a home, there are
multiple methods of mitigation. The most commonly used method is a vent pipe and fan
system with a monitor which is easily installed in most homes by certified radon contractors.
Mitigation systems can reduce radon levels by up to 99%. For a list of qualified, local mitigators
in the Greater Lowell area, please contact me at jean.mcgillick@nemoves.com.
Jean Kearney McGillick