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What is Radon?
Radon is a carcinogen that is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is emitted from the decay of uranium in the soil, rock and water. It can get into the air of buildings, offices, schools and homes, and become trapped. Radon levels may rise above the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Action Level of 4 pCi/L, which is the standard for regulating radon exposure. EPA studies show that living in a home for a lifetime with a level of 4 pCi/L, seven out of 1,000 people could get lung cancer. You are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home because that is where you spend most of your time. Testing is the ONLY way to determine if your family is at risk from radon exposure. A Radon Test is an extremely important decision. Thats why I use
state-of the art RadaLink Radon Monitors exclusively.
Radalink Radon TeleMonitor: Test Results You Can Depend On! Sellers can easily compromise most radon tests to avoid responsibility. Who will know if they open the windows or move the test device to get a false low? This is why I would never use the do-it-youself charcoal canisters or the cheap plug-in devices off the internet. A Radon test is just too important to risk getting anything but 100% accurate readings! The Radalink TeleMonitor detects any unusual readings of radon, temperature and humidity caused by opening the surrounding windows. Tilt and power sensors detect if the monitor is moved to a different location. Hourly barometric pressure readings will even help detect unusual radon averages due to extreme weather conditions. All data is reviewed for any sign of suspected tampering by a team of trained professionals. Bottom Line: It is extremely difficult to compromise a Radalink Radon Test without getting caught.  |
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Radon risks
The geology of North Carolina suggests many areas could have elevated indoor radon levels, especially in the piedmont and mountain regions. This is illustrated on the county map pictured above. Based on a state survey, 6.7 percent or 1 out of 15 homes have radon levels exceeding the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L. Radon decays into radioactive particles that can become trapped in your lungs when you breathe. As these particles break down, they emit alpha particles,which are radioactive and can cause damage to the delicate tissue in your lungs. This damage can lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. Your chances of developing radon-induced lung cancer depend on many factors including the amount of time of exposure and the amount of radon exposure. Smoking increases your chances of radon-induced lung cancer by nine fold than that of a non-smoker. The only way to determine whether you have a radon problem is to test your home. It’s never too late to reduce your risk of lung cancer! EPA Recommends: Test your home for radon -- it's easy
and inexpensive; Fix your home if your radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher. Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L
still pose a risk, and in many cases may be reduced.
YOU MUST TEST BEFORE YOU CLOSE YOUR NEW HOME. Its the last chance you'll have. It will be your responsibility to pay for costly mitigation once you close. |
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