How Radon is created?
Radon is a gaseous highly radioactive element discovered by English physicist Ernest Rutherford in 1899. The discovery is also credited to German physicist Friedrich Ernst Dorn in 1900. More
Read more...What is a safe and acceptable level of radon gas?
A safe level is no radon. Any value more than zero might be dangerous for your health. The US EPA has put it plainly, stating, “Any radon exposure has some risk of causing lung ca
Read more...Radon: Impacts on People, Property and Infrastructure
Radon is the second cause of lung cancer in US. Is there Radon in Arizona? Yes, sure. It is not high like in other States but it is still present. And because of the general low levels, it
Read more...January is national radon action month
The new year is a good time to test for radon, as January is National Radon Action month. “The biggest danger of radon is lung cancer. It’s an odorless, colorless and tasteless g
Read more...Some of Radon Myths
Radon only affects certain types of homes Radon can be a problem in all types of homes, including old homes, new homes, drafty homes, insulated homes, homes with basements, and homes without
Read more...Radon and Lung Cancer
American Cancer Society in their Website declares that multiple studies have found that exposure to radon increases lung cancer risk Studies of people working in underground mines with high
Read more...Radon and Real Estate Transaction
It is very important if you are going to buy a house, to check if the Radon levels in your future house are lower than the hazardous levels. The EPA recommends that all houses, regardless of
Read more...How to test your home for Radon
About 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States have a level of radon that is too high. Arizona is not different than other States. There isn't a specific pattern able to predi
Read more...How to mitigate Radon in Arizona
The main method to mitigate Radon is to install a vent pipe system and a fan, to remove radon from the house and vents it to the outside. It is generally recommended to use methods which pre
Read more...Radon in Arizona
There is the myth that there is no radon in Arizona. It is myth though. Although Arizona is not one the primary State for Radon presence and Radon levels in Arizona are generally low, there
Read more...Health Risks of Radon
Exposure to Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers Alike. The Facts... Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the le
Read more...Radon can be found in any US State, even in Arizona
Radon has been found in every state included in ArizonaHomes with high levels of radon have been found in every state. In fact, radon levels can vary greatly from home to home--even levels n
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