Fact: Radon kills over 20,000 Americans every year — more than drunk drivers and home fires combined.
Fact: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in
non-smokers.
Fact: The American Lung Association of Oregon
and the EPA recommend that you test your home for radon.
Fact: Radon is an invisible, odorless and naturally
occurring radioactive gas that seeps into
homes from underground.
Fact: If you do not test your home, someone you love may become a victim of radon.
Fact: You can protect your family. Testing for radon is easy.
Fact: You can order a professional quality test kit online today.
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On January 13, 2005 the Surgeon General of the United States issued a Health Advisory warning Americans about the health risk from exposure to radon in indoor air. The Nation’s Chief Physician urged Americans to test their homes to find out how much radon they might be breathing. Dr. Carmona also stressed the need to remedy the problem as soon as possible when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or more. Dr. Carmona noted that more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer each year.
Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, with no immediate health symptoms, that comes from the breakdown of uranium inside the earth. Simple test kits can reveal the amount of radon in any building. Those with high levels can be fixed with simple and affordable venting techniques. According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates, one in every 15 homes nationwide have a high radon level at or above the recommended radon action level of 4 picoCuries (pCi/L) per liter of air.
RADON IS COMMON IN THIS AREA?
Naturally occurring, radon is formed when uranium in soil
and rock decays. An inert gas, radon enters buildings via:
- cracks in
concrete slabs.
- Spaces behind brick veneer walls that rest on uncapped
hollow-brick foundation.
- Pores and cracks in concrete blocks.
- Floor-wall joists.
- Exposed soil, as in crawl space or sump.
- Weeping (drain) tile, if drained to open sump.
- Mortar joints.
- Loose fitting pipe penetrations.
- Open tops of block walls.
- Building materials, such as some rocks.
- Well water from some wells.
While radon can be present in schools or any other type of building, you and
your family are most likely to receive your greatest exposure at home. A map of local zip codes is available to help you determine potential risks.
Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are
at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below
the third floor for radon. EPA also recommends testing in schools. Testing is
inexpensive and easy - it should only take a few minutes of your time. Millions
of Americans have already tested their homes for radon.
EcoTech Provides Radon Testing Services
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EcoTech provides radon testing with rapid laboratory analysis
to meet real estate inspection periods. EcoTech’s radon report includes
test results and recommendations.
MITIGATION Services
Radon gas can easily be prevented from entering homes. EcoTech
installs cost effective abatement systems designed to lower radon to safe levels.
Contact us today and find out how
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