Radon in Homes
Is Your Home Safe from Radon?
Many people are unaware that radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. So how do you know if your home is radon-safe? It's simple. Test it.
Can Radon Get into a New Home?
Yes! Radon can enter any home, old or new, even those with no visible cracks. In fact, radon levels can often be affected by the construction of a new home or structure, even if it is well insulated and tightly sealed. The only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels, is to test for it.
1 in 6 homes in the United States has high levels of radon which can lead to health issues including lung cancer. Follow these quick and easy steps below to protect your home and family from radon exposure.
Use a short-term radon in air or radon in water test to determine the radon concentration levels in your home.
Radon tests are inexpensive and highly accurate. They include visual, step by step instructions to walk you through a simple process. The radon tests offered on this website include free professional laboratory analysis from the most popular and reputable radon labs in the world.
Contact a RadonAway Authorized Radon Pro for a Free Consultation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly recommends a radon mitigation system if radon levels are at or above 4.0 pCi/L for air and 4,000 pCi/L for water. Rely on the professionals who are highly trained in reducing radon levels to fix your home.
Rely on Effective and Required Products (It’s your health after all!)
Make sure your system complies with National ANSI/AARST Standards and includes a Radon System Alarm (we recommend the RadonAway RSA1 Radon System Alarm).
The Indoor Environment Association (IEA/AARST) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the highest standards of excellence in the performance of radon measurement and mitigation in the built environment. The National Radon Mitigation Standard created through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved development process requires that every active radon system contain a monitor with visual and audible alarm features to ensure the radon system is properly functioning at all times. A system without such an alarm, does not comply with their standards.
Abide by the EPA’s recommended follow up measures
Since radon gas is a carcinogen, the EPA recommends that you test your home every 2 years even if you have an active radon system running. Conditions in or around your property can change over time and affect the radon levels in your home. If you build an addition, remodel your home, or put in a pool (or your neighbor does), these changes could have an impact on your radon levels over time. Play it safe and follow the EPA’s recommendation to test every 2 years to make sure your family and home remain protected.