Radon Tests

Radon is an invisible and odorless cancer-causing radioactive gas, which occurs naturally from decaying uranium beneath the earth’s surface. Radon enters your home through dirt floors, cracks in the foundation, and openings from sump pump holes and drains. It can also enter through your water supply. Though you cannot see, smell or taste radon, it can be present and may cause serious health problems.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that radon levels should be below 4pCi/L (measured in picocuries per liter). People should test because throughout the U.S., it is estimated that 1 in 15 homes has elevated radon gas levels over 4pCi/L. Your neighbor may have elevated radon levels while you may not. The only way to know is to conduct a radon test on an annual basis.

Continuous inhalation of radon gas can damage lung tissue leading to the onset of lung cancer. Similar to other agents that can cause lung cancer, death may ultimately result. It has been estimated that radon gas is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, while smokers who live in a home with elevated radon levels can significantly increase their chances of developing lung cancer.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY, TEST ANNUALLY FOR RADON!!

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