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Radon inhalation, at high concentrations, for long periods of time can cause lung camcers.
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Radon is a problem because it is a radioactive gas that can accumulate in enclosed spaces, such as homes, leading to increased risk of lung cancer when inhaled over time. It is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making it difficult to detect without testing. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
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Can you only test for Radon in the summer?
No- you can test for Radon at any time. Radon levels CAN be higher in winter months due to houses being closed up.
How are houses adapted to radon gas?
Houses can be adapted to radon gas by implementing ventilation systems such as sub-slab depressurization or passive ventilation, sealing foundation cracks and openings where radon can enter, installing airtight membranes, and ensuring proper ventilation in basements and crawl spaces. Radon mitigation systems can effectively reduce radon levels in homes to safe levels.
Is Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among people who do not smoke.?
Yes, radon is a very important cause of lung cancers for the non-smoking peoples.
How is radon bad for the environment?
Radon is harmful to the environment as it is a radioactive gas that is released from the Earth's crust. It can contribute to air pollution and can seep into water sources, posing health risks to both humans and wildlife. Radon exposure can also impact plant growth and soil quality in affected areas.
What equipment would I need for radon testing?
You need a radon detector to perform radon testing. Essentially it's a geiger counter. Radon is radioactive and you locate it just the same way. Many radon alarms are available for areas where Radon is a problem. You would need a radon detector for radon testing. You can purchase one from amazon.com for $130 shipped. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CEAY64
Why should houses be checked for Radon gas?
Radon is radioactive and can cause cancer.
What ratioactive gas seeps intoo houses?
Radon
Can you only test for Radon in the summer?
No- you can test for Radon at any time. Radon levels CAN be higher in winter months due to houses being closed up.
How do you get radium in your house?
Fortunately we haven't radium in our houses (but we have radon !).
How are houses adapted to radon gas?
Houses can be adapted to radon gas by implementing ventilation systems such as sub-slab depressurization or passive ventilation, sealing foundation cracks and openings where radon can enter, installing airtight membranes, and ensuring proper ventilation in basements and crawl spaces. Radon mitigation systems can effectively reduce radon levels in homes to safe levels.
How is radon bad for the environment?
Radon is harmful to the environment as it is a radioactive gas that is released from the Earth's crust. It can contribute to air pollution and can seep into water sources, posing health risks to both humans and wildlife. Radon exposure can also impact plant growth and soil quality in affected areas.
Where does radon gas originate from?
Radon is produced as a result of radioactive uranium conversion processes or thorium. These materials are distributed throughout the earth's crust in traces. As a gaseous element, just the radon can reach into the atmosphere or into houses.
Is Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among people who do not smoke.?
Yes, radon is a very important cause of lung cancers for the non-smoking peoples.
Why is the level of radon gas in houses different in different parts of the country?
Answer 1This is very clear in houses made from bricks or stones and not from wood. These bricks or stones contain some percentage of uranium that decays to produce radon gas that escapes to the surrounding air thus increasing the radon gas level especially when the house is not ventilated. Answer 2There's an effect due to the type of construction (houses that are mostly brick or stone may have more radon that houses that are mostly wood), but this isn't really a "different parts of the country" effect except to the extent that some kinds of houses are more common in some parts of the country. One very definite effect having to do with location is the underlying bedrock. Two houses of identical construction may have very different radon levels if the underlying bedrock in the area is granite vs. limestone.
What equipment would I need for radon testing?
You need a radon detector to perform radon testing. Essentially it's a geiger counter. Radon is radioactive and you locate it just the same way. Many radon alarms are available for areas where Radon is a problem. You would need a radon detector for radon testing. You can purchase one from amazon.com for $130 shipped. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CEAY64
How do you Eliminate radon from drinking water?
Radon is an important problem for the atmosphere in the buildings not for the water. Radon from the water can be eliminated by boiling the water. Also because the most important isotope pf radon, 222Rn, has a half life of only 3,8235 days radon disappear after a period of time.
Are there any companies that offer radon remediation?
There are actually a lot of detectors you can get for your home that will see if you have a radon problem. Here is a link to a government website with more information. www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html
