Radon Monitoring

 Radon has been found in every state in the U.S. The amount or levels of radon varies across the country, depending on the kinds of rocks and soil in each area. Radon gas is also found in all kinds of indoor spaces. For the general population, the greatest exposure happens in the home. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that elevated radon levels are present in one of every 15 American homes.

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Quality             Safety level                      Radon Level in pCi/L

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Excellent           Safe radon levels              0 - 1.3 pCi/L

Good                                                     1.3 - 2.7 pCi/L

Fair                  Acceptable radon levels     2.7 - 4.0 pCi/L

Poor                 Dangerous radon levels     > 4.0 pCi/L

Breathing in high levels of radon over time can increase your risk of developing lung cancer. Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, and radon exposure is estimated to be the second leading cause. About 20,000 people in the United States die from radon-related lung cancer every year.

People who smoke cigarettes and breathe in radon have an even higher chance of developing lung cancer.

As a hazardous, odorless gas that cannot be detected through sight or smell, it’s impossible to discover radon in the home without professional radon testing. In fact, if radon lingers in the home for an excessive period of time, you can potentially put yourself in harm’s way which is why radon mitigation in the home is vital.

Radon enters the home through the following areas:

• Crawlspaces

• Cracks in the foundation & walls

• Floor drains

• Pipes

• Sump pumps

Radon gas can enter both old and new homes, regardless if there are visible cracks or not. In fact, your neighbor’s brand new home could have radon levels exceeding 4pCi/L while yours is 2.7pCi/L or vice versa. Homes which sit side-by-side can have completely different radon levels, so it’s critical to test for radon.