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Why Is Radon Testing So Very Important?

Radon is a tasteless, odorless, colorless, cancer-causing natural radioactive noble gas that occurs naturally in soil and rock from the decay of radium, but can leak into our homes through openings in the foundation floor or walls, and is probably the most pervasive serious hazard for indoor air in the United States and Europe; probably responsible for tens of thousands of lung cancer deaths per annum. Radon is a member of the zero-valence elements that are called noble or inert gases, and is also fairly soluble in water and organic solvents. Radon is a significant gas contaminant that affects the indoor air quality of many structures worldwide. Radon is well known for being the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a national environmental health concern that may be found in rock formations beneath buildings or even in certain building materials like granite.  Naturally harmlessly dispersed in outdoor air, but when trapped in buildings, can be harmful at elevated levels, radon is by far the greatest single source of radiation exposure to the general public.

Radon is a decay product of uranium, which is relatively common in the earth's crust, but generally concentrated in ore-bearing rocks scattered around the world, and in water. Minor amounts of radon can enter a home through water from private wells and be released through showers, washing machines and faucets, also being a very heavy gas means it will tend to accumulate at the floor level. This means that testing in the lowest level of the home that you currently live in, or a lower level that is not currently used, but which a perspective buyer may use for living space without renovations. Radon is found at elevated levels in one in 15 homes across the United States, and its radioactive isotopes can be cancer-causing if the concentration and exposure is too high. Used to predict earthquakes, in the study of atmospheric transport, and in the exploration for petroleum and uranium, also used in the treatment of various diseases including cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and ulcers, radon is actually manufactured for therapeutic use by a few hospitals, by pumping it from a radium source and sealing it into minute tubes, known as seeds or needles, for application to patient.

Radon is measured in picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L), a standard measurement used for radioactivity. If the house tests above 20 pCi/L most experts agree it is prudent to install a system that can permanently reduce your family’s exposure to radon.  If the house tests below 4 pCi/L most experts agree that there is a relatively low probability of significant health risk at this low level of exposure.  If the house tests between 4 and 20 pCi/L there is no need for immediate panic, but you will have to make some difficult decisions. Test your home every two years, and retest any time you move, make structural changes to your home, or occupy a previously unused level of a house. Testing is relatively inexpensive, easy and is the only way to know whether you are at risk for exposure.  It is recommended to close all windows and outside doors at least 12 hours before beginning the test when possible.  You should test in the lowest level of the home which is suitable for occupancy.  Do not conduct short-term tests during severe storms or periods of high winds. Follow the test instructions and accurately record the start time and date, if using the DIY test, placing the test device at least 20 inches above the flooring in a location where it will not be disturbed by individuals and air drafts, high heat and or elevated high humidity is recommended for accurate results.  Leave the test kit in place for as long as the inspector says, and once you have finished the test, record the stop time and date, reseal the package and return it immediately in the provided prepaid mailer to our lab for analysis.

A buyer may also ask for a new test if your state or local government requires disclosure of radon information to buyers.  There are several ways to prevent or detect test interference: Use a test device that frequently records radon or decay product levels to detect unusual swings; employ a motion detector to determine whether the test device has been moved or testing conditions have changed; use a proximity detector to reveal the presence of people in the room which may correlate to possible changes in radon levels during the test; record the barometric pressure to identify weather conditions which may have affected the test; record the temperature record to help assess whether doors and windows have been opened; apply tamper-proof seals to windows to ensure closed house conditions; and have the seller/occupant sign a non-interference agreement.  There is always potential for test interference in real estate transactions. Make sure you and your family is safe with radon testing from Olympian Civil Home and Building Inspections (866) 476-2056 and contact Inspector D. Kanakis.

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