What is radon?
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Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States. You cannot see, smell,
or taste radon. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and it gets into
the air you breathe. It enters the home by a variety of ways. Radon typically moves up through the ground
to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. It can also enter
your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside it.
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Why test for radon?
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When you breathe air-containing radon, you increase your risk of lung cancer. The Surgeon General of the United
States has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. If you smoke and your home has high radon
levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
Radon does not discriminate. Any home can have radon…new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes
with or without basements. Do not rely on radon test results taken in other homes in the neighborhood to estimate
the radon level in your home. Homes that are next to each other can have different indoor radon levels. Testing
is the only way to find out what your home’s radon level is.
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Can you fix a radon problem?
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You can fix a radon problem. A problem occurs when your house tests above a 4.0 pCi/L level. There are simple ways
to fix a radon problem that are not too costly. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
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Inspector Shelton’s Radon Testing
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Inspector Shelton is licensed in both the State of Illinois and Iowa. |
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Offers electronic radon testing using the Radalink Radon Telemonitor. |
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Radalink Radon Telemonitor offers
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hourly testing of radon levels during the duration of the test |
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multiple tamper detection features to ensure that the EPA’s Radon Measurement Protocol is followed |
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offers computerized results within an hour of test completion via fax or email
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Information for this page found in the Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon by the EPA. |
