What Is Radon? It is a form of radiation that is very unsafe over long-term exposure. It can move through air or water sources. Radon can seep through the concrete in your basement and contaminate the air inside your home or through your water. Either way, it’s very bad for your lungs specifically. It’s is the 2nd leading cause of Lung Cancer, after tobacco smoking. It is also discovered in 1 out of 3 homes in Maine. It should be tested when a home is up for sale, but it can be tested for at any time. If you don’t have a report for it in your home, you should have one. Contact Maine Radon Pro to schedule your test.
What Is Radon?
Radon is dangerous and fairly common, but it is easily mitigated. By placing a proper filtration system in your water intake or an air filter in your basement, you can reduce contamination to minimal and safe levels. In the air, a rating of 4 pCi/L, or in water, 4,000 pCi/L, is a dangerous level to live in. Over time it accumulates and can cause cancer. Not only is Radon Mitigation relatively easy, typically being installed in a day or less, it’s not very expensive. It is expected by law that when a house is sold, it is to be tested for radon levels. So if your home has been in your family for generations, it may never have been tested. It’s worth knowing if you and your family are being slowly irradiated every day.
This radiation is natural and seeps in from underground sources. It passes through rock, soil, and just about everything. Don’t take the risk of leaving your home to your children without knowing about this health risk. Learn more from this website.
