Radon Meter

 

 

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

 

When inhaled for extended periods, radon’s radioactive particles can damage the lining of the lungs. This exposure significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer.  In fact, living in a home with a radon concentration at the EPA’s “action level” (4 picocuries per liter) equates to smoking 8 cigarettes each day.

 

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that can enter a home, school or workplace through the water supply, cracks in the foundation, or even doors and windows.  Over time, it accumulates indoors, especially in basements, walls and poorly ventilated spaces, and then seeps out into places people congregate. Since you can’t see or smell it, regular radon testing is crucial for maintaining a safe indoor environment.

Buildings with dangerous levels of radon are surprisingly prevalent, too.  In North Carolina, for example, the average level of radon is equal to the EPA’s action level.  And despite some ‘green’ NC counties, the vast majority of areas possess buildings with 4 or more picocuries per liter–a significant health risk for those who occupy them.

 

 

North Carolina’s law governing radon does not require testing or disclosure of radon levels in public or private facilities.  Rather, an owner is given the option to plead ignorance about the status of radon in his/her structure.  However, many states do require testing and/or disclosure, and some impose civil and criminal penalties for misrepresenting radon levels.

 

• • • Four states require testing in high priority buildings:  Illinois, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

    • Nine states require testing in daycare centers:  Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode Island; and

    • Thirteen states require testing in schools:  Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The AirThings Corentium Home Model QRI measures the amount of radon in your environment over the short and long term.  After 30 days, the meter estimates your exposure to radon based on average daily readings.

The Pollution Detectives, Inc. looks forward to lending our equipment to help you breathe easier.

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