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Is Your Home Safe? Decoding the EPA's Radon Action Level

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jul 31, 2024 2:34:52 PM

Did you know the air inside your home might contain an invisible threat? Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, can seep into homes undetected, posing serious health risks.

It enters through cracks in floors, walls, and the water supply, making awareness and prevention crucial since it's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

Topics: Radon Testing
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Radon Levels Explained: How to Interpret Your Test Results

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Apr 29, 2024 12:04:47 PM

An invisible threat lurks in the basements of many homes, silent yet potent. Radon, a naturally occurring gas, can pose serious health risks if it accumulates indoors. Before delving into the complexities of radon levels in your home, it's essential to grasp what radon is and where it comes from. Unraveling the mystery of radon starts by understanding its odorless, colorless, and tasteless nature, making it undetectable without specific tests.

Standardized metrics and guidelines determine when action is needed to combat radon exposure. This article will guide you through the various thresholds for safe and concerning radon levels and explain how indoor levels differ from outdoor concentrations. It’s crucial to comprehend these differences as they directly impact decision-making around radon mitigation.

Confronted with an array of numbers and scientific terms, interpreting test results can be daunting. We will simplify average radon levels, outline the health implications of varied concentrations, and discuss strategies for reducing dangerous levels in your home. By demystifying radon test results, you'll be empowered to ensure your living environment is safe and healthy.

Topics: Radon Testing
18 min read

Radon Testing in Schools and Public Buildings: Highlighting the Importance of Radon Testing in Educational Institutions and Other Public Facilities

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Apr 19, 2024 1:23:27 PM

Imagine dropping your child off at school, unaware that an invisible threat could be lurking in the very air they breathe. Radon, a natural radioactive gas, can go undetected but has serious implications for health and safety, particularly in schools and public buildings where we spend much of our time. Its presence is not discernible by sight, smell, or taste, yet it's the second leading cause of lung cancer.

Across educational institutions, the necessity of creating a safe learning environment extends beyond visible safety measures. What often goes unnoticed is the silent risk posed by radon gas, which may seep unseen into buildings from the ground below, accumulating in spaces where students and staff spend hours each day. The potential health impacts are considerable and warrant a closer examination.

This article will unravel the importance of testing schools and public facilities, explore the health hazards related to exposure to radon, and emphasize why regular monitoring is necessary. It will delve into the various testing methods, offer practical guidelines for implementing radon testing programs, and showcase instances where addressing radon concerns has markedly improved air quality and, by extension, public health.

Topics: Radon and Children
28 min read

Radon Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Guidelines

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Apr 2, 2024 9:05:54 AM

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can significantly impact indoor air quality, presenting serious health risks. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, which makes it virtually undetectable without the use of specialized testing equipment.

Topics: Akron Radon Testing Company
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How Do You Reduce Radon Levels Quickly?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Feb 7, 2024 12:32:30 PM

Key Takeaways:

  • Radon gas poses a significant health risk: Radon, a radioactive gas, is a serious health hazard found in many homes, originating from the decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It's odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making it difficult to detect without testing.
  • Inhaling radon gas can lead to lung cancer, with prolonged exposure being particularly dangerous. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, claiming thousands of lives annually.
  • Radon exposure typically doesn't cause immediate symptoms, but over time, it can lead to respiratory issues such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Smokers face an increased risk due to the combined effects of smoking and radon exposure.

 

Radon gas is a serious health hazard that can lurk undetected in any residential space, posing significant risks to you and your loved ones - including the risk of lung cancer.

In this article, we'll delve into the importance of radon prevention, the dangers associated with high radon levels, and most importantly, how you can take action to mitigate this invisible threat.

Whether you're a homeowner concerned about your family's health or simply seeking to increase your knowledge about radon, you've come to the right place.

Topics: Radon Questions
5 min read

How Do I Prepare For A Radon Test?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Nov 23, 2023 2:15:00 PM

Key Takeaways:

  • Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer.
  • To prepare your home for a radon test, keep windows and doors shut. Avoid using ceiling fans.
  • If you have elevated levels of radon in your home, a radon mitigation system will be installed.

 

The only way to find out if your home has high radon levels, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer over time, is to get a radon test.

But what should you do to prepare your home for a radon test?

We'll take a look in the article below.

Topics: Radon Testing Questions
6 min read

Is Radon Dangerous To Children?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Oct 23, 2023 2:14:23 PM

Key Takeaways:

  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas.
  • Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind cigarette smoke.
  • Children are especially susceptible to radon exposure.

 

Radon is a radioactive gas with no color or smell. It is created during the natural breakdown of uranium, which is present in the rocks and soil beneath your home.

How dangerous is it for your kids to be exposed to radon? We'll take a look in the article below.

Topics: Radon and Children
6 min read

4 Most Common Forms of Radon Mitigation Systems

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Jun 6, 2023 9:26:16 AM

Thankfully, lately, radon has been getting the attention it deserves, and it deserves a lot.

Besides smoking, it is the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

It is seemingly unavoidable because it is colorless, odorless, and virtually undetectable to the natural five senses.

Radon is a naturally occurring element found prominently in states surrounding Lake Erie, among others.

So, to sum up, Radon is a potentially lethal gas that you cannot naturally observe, and you may have already been exposed to it.

So yes, it is very fortunate this health risk is receiving its due notoriety.

Thankfully, at Radon Eliminator, we have gotten the radon testing process down to a science.

There are very few variables when it comes to performing a successful test. However, radon mitigation is a different story.

The story may be different, but the ending remains the same.

The expert radon mitigation professionals at Radon Eliminator know how to successfully lower radon levels in homes and keep the residents of any building safe from the dangers of radon exposure.

However, unlike our testing process, multiple ways to mitigate a home exist.

Continue reading this article to learn all about the four main types of Radon Mitigation utilized by our radon mitigation specialists. 

Topics: Radon Mitigation System
7 min read

What Will It Cost To Remove Radon From My Home?

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Mar 1, 2023 2:49:21 PM

Radon mitigation is any method or system used to reduce the amount of radon in a home or building.

If your home has high radon levels, you need to contact a radon inspector to install a mitigation system to lower your risk of exposure to this health hazard. 

The goal of a radon mitigation system is to lower levels of radon gas in the home as much as possible.

The installation cost of a radon mitigation system will vary greatly depending on several factors. 

Depending on the house, the average cost of a radon system is between $800 and $2000.

Sometimes it is less, and sometimes it is more.

In the article below, we will go over the cost of radon mitigation.

Topics: Radon Mitigation System
5 min read

Radon: The Silent Killer In Your Home

By Radon Eliminator Staff on Sep 8, 2022 10:35:27 AM

You are probably met with blank stares if you mention radon to most people.

But if you tell them that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, you've piqued their interest.

If you tell them they could be breathing in unsafe levels of radon without even knowing it - for years - you have their full attention.

Radon is a silent killer that could be lurking in your home without you ever knowing it.

If something were slowly killing your family in your home, you'd want to know all about it, right?

It's estimated to cause around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. annually.

The scary thing is that Ohio has high radon levels throughout the state, and most of us don't even know it.

In the article below, we will discuss what you can do about this silent killer in your home.

Topics: Radon Silent Killer
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