Yes the EPA action level is 4.0 pCi/L, however that level was set nearly 30 years ago and new research is showing it is not as safe as once thought. Did you know over 2/3 of all radon lung cancer deaths come from levelsbelowthe EPA action level? In fact, the EPA action level is...
January is National Radon Action Month, and according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 6 million U.S. homes have indoor concentrations of radon that exceed safe levels (1). Radon causes between 3 and 14 percent of all lung cancer cases worldwide (2). If you...
Radon levels varied among the homes, with the highest levels in homes 3 and 9, and the lowest in homes 4, 7, and 12. Figure 3 shows the variation in radon concentrations, with the levels found in homes 3 and 9 being well above the maximum safe level of 100 Bq m−3 as ...
While no level of radon gas is completely safe, as with most things in life we must balance the benefits and costs to find our own“acceptable”levels. We walk outside and work in the sun, exposing ourselves to ultraviolet radiation and increasing our risk of developing skin cancer. We dri...
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From a Passive Reduction System (no fan) to an Active Soil Depressurization (operational fan) system, Radon Reduction Systems have been proven to effectively reduce radon levels to safe levels in homes throughout the U.S. Average cost will range from $400.00 for a Passive System to $1,200.00...
Make sure your home is safe today! What is radon? From the MN Department of Health: Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the soil. The gas can accumulate in the air we breathe. Radon gas decays into fine particles that are radioactive. When inhaled, these fine radioact...
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4 pCi/L and Below: This is the recommended action level. While no level of radon is entirely safe, levels at or below 4 pCi/L are considered acceptable, and mitigation may not be immediately necessary. Between 4 pCi/L and 8 pCi/L: In this range, the EPA recommends taking action to ...
Home Radon Information What is Radon? Radon Facts Cancer and Radon Granite and Radon Radon FAQ EPA Radon Publications EPA Radon Slideshow Other Radon Links Radon Resources Interactive Radon Map Radon Levels by State Radon News by State What is a safe level of radon? Radon Mitigation Radon Mit...