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Radon has serious heath implications. We believe in educating you on the dangers of Radon, so you can make informed decisions to protect your family. Airscan Environmental invites you to learn more about Radon Testing and Mitigation strategies to make your home a safer place to live. Contact us today.
"We breath it every day, but Radon really becomes a problem when it accumulates to unsafe levels in your home.
"We may be inhaling massive amounts of Alpha Radiation and be completely unaware."
"Your neighbor may test high and maybe you're at safe levels. You just cant be sure without testing."
"Radon entry can be easily fixed. It's affordable and in most cases, systems can be installed in a matter of hours."
Radon Questions
Is Radon a new thing, is it real?
Radon is real and it's not new. It's a radio active element on the periodic table and known to be a human carcinogen.
Where does Radon come from?
Radon is part of the decay chain of Uranium. Uranium is an unstable, radioactive element found in the Earth's crust (yes, the part we live on) including rocks, soils, and water around the world.
If Radon is formed in the Earth's Crust, how do we encounter it?
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that moves through soil eventually entering the atmosphere where it is diluted with oxygen. The average outdoor Radon level is 0.4 pCi/L.
You inhale it every day.
If we inhale Radon everyday, why is it a problem?
In outdoor air, Radon is diluted and therefore not a concern, but in confined spaces like your home, it can accumulate to dangerously high levels. The EPA recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L is the equivalent of smoking 10 cigarettes per day. We regularly find homes measuring at two, three and four times that level. That exposure over time can cause lung cancer.
Can Radon levels be lowered indoors?
Elevated levels of radon can typically be lowered simply by the installation of an active soil depressurization system, commonly referred to as a radon mitigation system. The system draws the radon-laden soil gas from beneath the foundation and exhausts it outside of the home.
What is Radon?
Why is Radon Dangerous?
Why is Radon Dangerous?
As Radon Gas decays, it emits Alpha Radiation. Radon and Natural Gas are both colorless, odorless, and tasteless in their natural state. However, local municipalities add a chemical called Mercaptan to our Natural Gas supply in order to provide a detectable smell, warning us if we have a problem. Unfortunately, we have no indicators with Radon Gas.
Why is Radon Dangerous?
Why is Radon Dangerous?
Why is Radon Dangerous?
Nebraska has the 3rd highest statewide Radon levels in the country and readings of over 20 pCi/L are not uncommon. The EPA recommended action level of 4pCi/L is equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes per day. So it's no surprise that Radon is the Number 1 cause of Lung Cancer among Non Smokers and the 2nd leading cause among those who do smoke.
Take Action
Why is Radon Dangerous?
Take Action
Protecting your family's health and your home's air quality is up to you and it all starts with having your home tested by a certified and licensed professional. A Radon Test will determine whether your home is safe or your levels require action. Mitigating Radon Gas to levels closer to those found outdoors is a simple and affordable process.