It is highly recommended that you test for radon. This is because it doesn't smell and can be almost impossible to detect.

Radon mitigation, a process to lower the level of gas in water, can almost always resolve the problem and eliminate the threat if the levels are abnormal.

Radon is located where?

Radon gas is formed by the normal breakdown of Uranium in the soil.

Radon can also be found in soil and water from wells.

Radon can be found in very small quantities in the atmosphere around the world. The standard indoor level is 1.3 PCI/L.

Health Risks

To ensure your home is safe from radon, there are certain thresholds that you need to be aware of.

Mitigating radon levels in your home can be an option, especially if you smoke or live in a house with smokers.

Blood Cancers

In a study published by the Journal of Environmental Research in 2016, it was found that indoor radon exposure can increase the risk of developing blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphomas and myeloma in women, especially as the level of radon increases.

Although the reason is still not clear, researchers have discovered that radon can cause DNA damage in bone marrow. This could cause an increase in the incidence of blood cancers.

Test Recommendations and Other Options

The EPA recommends that all schools and all houses be tested for radon.

There are both short-term and long-term radon testing in denver options.

• Short-term tests are ideal for people who need immediate results.
• Long-term tests are possible to determine the level of radon over a period of time. They can fluctuate between low levels in certain seasons and high levels in others.

Short-Term Testing

Tests that are short-term and not lasting for more than a day are the best way to detect an increase in radon levels within your home. Most retail kits are designed to run tests for between 2 and 4 days.

You can find DIY kits in many hardware stores. You can also order them online. These tests are usually less expensive than $20.

Long-term Tests

These tests can be performed for longer than 90 days.

These tests will show you how much radon your home has been exposed to over the past year.

Equipment

Both passive and active devices can be used to test for radon.

These devices are expensive and require electricity to work. They are often used by testing companies that are certified and licensed.

How to do a Radon Test

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your home radon test in denver kit.

• You should place the test kit in the smallest possible area of your home.
• During the 12-hour period before the test, keep doors and windows locked (except for entry and exit) and during the testing period.
• Avoid storing the test kit in the bathroom, kitchen, hallways, laundry room, or any other area where draftiness is possible.
• You should place the kit at least 20 inches above the floor.

Radon concentrations exceeding 4 pCi/L should be repeated to confirm the results.

Radon Mitigation

• If there is an airborne radon, Ventilation is used to remove the gas from the soil beneath.
• In the event that there's radon on the foundation:Mitigation requires sealing the home in an airtight enclosure and suctioning the gas out of ventilators and wall space and crawlspaces.11
• If radon is detected in the water,Mitigation involves the use of activated charcoal filters.

A View from Verywell

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