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Radon New Jersey Home
Inspection
RADON IS A
CANCER CAUSING RADIO ACTIVE GAS!
The
Surgeons General Health Advisory had this to say, "Indoor
radon gas is a national health problem. Radon causes thousands
of deaths each year. Home should be tested for radon. When
elevated levels are confirmed, the problem should be
corrected."
Radon
gas is a substance to which on one is immune. Radon exists
worldwide and without the proper testing and precautions, this
radioactive gas can destroy your family. Radon cannot be seen,
smelled or tasted but it exists in the air your breath. Your
are likely to gain the most exposure to radon in your own
home. If your house is built on certain type rocks and soil
that gives off high levels of radon without the proper
precautions, your family members are in danger of developing
lung cancer. High levels of radon in the home is not to be
taken lightly. Radon has been found to be second to smoking as
the major cause of lung cancer. On January 13, 2005, the U.S.
Surgeon General, Richard Carmona, issued a new health advisory
on radon. The Surgeon General warned Americans about the risk
of exposure to radon in indoor air. The nation's Chief
Physician urged Americans to test their homes to find out how
much radon they might be breathing. Dr. Carmona also stressed
the need to remedy the problem as soon as possible when the
radon is 4pci/l or more. Dr. Carmona noted that more than
20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer each year.
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Where Does Radon Come From?
As per
the EPA, radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in
homes all over the U.S. It comes from the natural breakdown of
uranium in the soil, rock and water and gets into the air you
breath. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air
above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the
foundation. Your can trap radon inside. Sometimes enters the
house through well water. any home can have a radon problem.
This means old and new homes, well-sealed and drafty
homes and home with or without basements. In fact your and
your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at
home. That is where you spend the most time. It has been
estimated that nearly one out of every fifteen homes in the US
has elevated levels of radon. In the state of New Jersey some
very high levels of radon have been found. Typically areas of
New Jersey with high rock content appear to have the highest
levels. For more information on radon exposure in New
Jersey, see
www.
epa.gov/iaq/radon/zonemap/newjersey.htm. You cannot
estimate radon levels based on state, local and neighborhood
radon measurements. Homes which are next to each other can
have different indoor radon levels. While radon problems may
be more common in some areas in the local community or state,
any home may have a high level. Testing your home is the only
way to find out what your radon levels are.
How is the Home Tested for Radon?
You can
test your own home or hire an EPA-listed or state-certified
Radon tester. Call your state Radon office for a list of these
professional radon testers. If you test your own home,
carefully follow the instructions with the test kit. G. Warren
Home Inspection for Radon testing uses the standard test
method of "Charcoal Absorption Canisters." The detectors will
remain in the dwelling for 2-6 days. Then the canisters are
sealed and sent to an independent laboratory for analysis. The
results are typically available within 7 days from the day of
inspection. By law, all companies conducting radon testing and
mitigation in NJ must be certified by the Department of
Environmental Protection (DPA) For more information see
internet site
www.nj.gov/dep/rpp/radon/.
State of NJ Radon Testing Certification
G. Warren Home Inspection NJ
New Jersey - Radon Technician license # MET 10972 NJ
Can a Radon Problem Be Fixed?
As per
EPA information, a variety of methods can be used to reduce
Radon in homes. Sealing cracks and other openings in the
foundation is a basic part of most approaches to radon
reduction. EPA does not recommend the use of sealing alone to
limit radon entry. Sealing alone has not been shown to lower
radon levels. In most cases, a system with a vent pipe and
fans is used to reduce radon. These "sub-slab
depressurization" systems do not require major changes to your
home. Similar systems can also be installed in homes with
crawl space. These systems prevent radon gas from entering the
home from below the concrete floor and from outside the
foundation. Radon mitigation contractors may use other methods
that may also work in your home. The right system depends on
the design of your home and other factors. For more
information on Radon Reduction go to the EPA web site at
"Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction".
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Counties Served in New Jersey |
Middlesex County,
Union County,
Somerset County,
Essex County,
Hunterdon County,
Hudson County,
Bergen County,
Passaic County,
Mercer County,
Ocean County,
Monmouth County, and
Morris County.
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