Radon is a Serious Public Health Issue RADON sounds like a made-up word from a sci-fi movie, however, it could be the cause of serious health problems in your home. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that concentrates in homes and buildings. Breathing in this dangerous gas can over time cause lung cancer. In…
Why Free Radon Tests are Not Always Free You need a radon test. It’s not something you dream of spending your money on but then you see an advertisement for a FREE RADON TEST. Why wouldn’t you take advantage? .. its FREE!! Tempting as it sounds that free radon test may end up costing you…
EPA Urges all Homeowners to Test for Radon By Jessica Karns January is National Radon Action Month. As part of the effort to spread public awareness, the EPA has urged all homeowners to have their home tested for radon. “Testing for radon is the best way to know if people in your home are at…
The Most Likely Sources Radon Gas – Basements and Sumps Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is responsible for over 22,000 deaths a year. Radon Induced Lung Cancer is the leading cause of lung cancer amongst non-smokers. Radon is most commonly sourced from the ground, it can come from other places. Know the…
The 2015 AARST Symposium- Radon and Bureaucrats The International Radon Symposium was held in Bloomington Minnesota on September 20-23rd. The topics ranged from new technology to new advances in public health findings but the overall theme of the event had to be on Radon Public Policy. In June 2013 HUD announced its mandate that…
Top 5 Common Radon Myths Radon is a radioactive gas and exposure to it causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year—only smoking causes more. Because you can’t see, smell or taste radon, it’s important to periodically test the air in your home. If you believe you live in a region not affected by radon, I…
