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Radon is a carcinogenic gas that is hazardous
to inhale.
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Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and
water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon
typically moves up through the ground to the
air above and into your home through cracks
and other holes in the foundation.
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Radon can also enter your home through well water.
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You cannot see, smell, or taste radon.
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When you breathe air containing radon, you
increase your risk of getting lung cancer.
(the U.S. Surgeon
General has warned that radon is the second
leading cause of lung cancer in the
United States today)
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If you smoke and your home has high radon
levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially
high.
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Testing is the only way to find out your home's radon levels.
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If you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix
a radon problem.
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Radon has been found in homes all over the
United States.
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Any home can have a radon problem, new and old homes, well-sealed
and drafty homes, and homes with or without
basements.
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Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the
United States is estimated to have an elevated
radon level. In Michiana that average is even
higher around 25%.
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A neighbor's test result is NOT a good
indication of whether your home has a problem.
Radon levels can vary greatly from home to home.
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You can expect your radon test results to be
different from season to season due to
weather, the rate of decay from underground,
and change in vacuums within the home.
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Our Radon Testers are licensed as required by the State of
Indiana. Radon tests are performed with
Continuous Radon Monitors and sometimes
Charcoal Canisters.
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Tests are conducted for a minimum of 48 hours.
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Where radon problems have been fixed, home sales have not been
blocked or frustrated. The added protection is
sometimes a good selling point.
For more information on radon visit the EPA’s
website link below.
http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html
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