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Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to EPA estimates.  EPA and Surgeon General recommends ALL HOMEOWNERS and HOMEBUYERS test for indoor radon.  Radon can be found in new homes or old homes, well-insulated homes or drafty homes, homes with or without basements throughout the U.S. Radon is a radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium found in trace amounts in soil, rock, and water. Radon is the main source of our exposure to all radiation. The US Surgeon General and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have determined that radon is second only to smoking as a leading cause of lung cancer. Testing for Radon is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.

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Why Test for Radon?

While outdoor radon is not a threat, radon gas can enter into our homes or other buildings and accumulate to dangerous levels. As elevated levels of radon gas increase, so does the risk of lung cancer. Because radon can not be detected by sight, smell, or taste it poses a very serious risk to you and your loved ones. Years of data accumulated on radon levels in U.S. homes indicate that radon is found at dangerous levels in most Central and Eastern states. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recommends that homeowners and builders implement radon testing, and mitigation (if testing indicates radon risk).
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends homes be fixed (mitigated) if the radon level is 4 pCi/L (pico Curies per Liter) or more. The average radon concentration in the indoor air of America’s homes is about 1.3 pCi/L. It is upon this level that the EPA based its estimate of 20,000 radon-related lung cancers per year. It is for this simple reason that the EPA recommends that Americans consider fixing their homes when the radon level is between 2pCi/L and 4pCi/L.