61. Do You Need To Monitor Your Home For Radon Gas? The EPA Says Yes, But Science S Do You Need to Monitor Your Home for radon Gas? The EPA Says Yes, but Science Says No. by Bill Sardi by Bill Sardi http://www.lewrockwell.com/sardi/sardi26.html

Do You Need to Monitor Your Home for Radon Gas? The EPA Says Yes, but Science Says No by Bill Sardi by Bill Sardi I’ve stared curiously at the claim by the Environmental Protection Agency that an estimated 22,000 people die from lung cancer each year in the US.  The EPA says that “everyone should test their homes for one of the leading causes of lung cancer in the country: indoor radon gas.”   I’ve never known or heard of anyone who came down with lung cancer due to radon gas.  When non-smokers develop lung cancer, health authorities don’t go running down to the deceased person’s home to check for radon gas exposure.  Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is emitted from soils and rocks and is in some water sources.  The EPA promotes radon monitoring and sealing of homes to prevent an indoor radon gas hazard.  The range of radon gas in US homes varies by a factor of over 1000.  The EPA says “there is no safe level of radon – any exposure poses some risk of cancer.”

62. Radon The Invisible Intruder Report from the Office of New York State Attorney General on the dangers of radon, testing, tips on reducing radon and selecting a contractor. http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/environmental/pdfs/Radon report.pdf

63. Radon Environmental - Radon Mitigation And Testing - Indianapolis Indiana Indiana certified radon testing and mitigation contractor. Fixing radon problems in Indiana homes and businesses since 1988. http://www.radon-environmental.com/

Welcome to Radon Environmental Radon Environmental has been in the business of helping Hoosiers protect themselves from the dangers of radon and indoor air pollution since 1988. We are family owned and have mitigated over 7,000 homes and businesses since we first opened our doors. While our primary service is radon reduction, we have also addressed other soil contamination pollutants such as methane from nearby landfills, pesticides from lawns and farmland, C0² from abandoned strip mines and volatile organics compounds from nearby factories and dry cleaners. It is our sincere hope that these pages will provide you with the information you need to prevent needless exposure to such risks. Please click the Radon Environmental yard sign on the right to learn more about our EPA Living Healthy and Green program. Soil Gases Can Make You Sick Even if your home doesn't have a radon problem, air from the soil can still make you sick. Today's homes are built to be energy efficient...which is a good thing if you control the pollutants generated by normal living. No one would consider eliminating exhaust fans or building a fireplace without a chimney... yet that is what happens when we fail to control the entry of air from the soil that surrounds a home's foundation. Think about this. We are the first generation of Americans to live in energy efficient houses. Could it be that in our efforts to become “green” we have actually created new health issues? Experts agree that the air we breathe in our homes and businesses is one of the leading causes of respiratory illness and disease. Even ordinary soil moisture creates mold that can become a breeding ground for organisms which cause respiratory illness and damage building materials.

64. Radon Related Documents and Links radon (CDPH radon Program) California radon Measurement by Zip Code - PDF (CDPH radon Program) Geology and Indoor radon in Schools of the http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/minerals/hazardous_minerals/radon/Pages/Index

65. Radon Tests, Radon Test Kits, And Radon Gas Detectors At Radon Detector Store.co Offers EPA tested radon testing kits and information on the gas, radon-induced lung cancer and radon mitigation. http://www.radondetectorstore.com

checkPreview(1979265); recordStats(1979265); Home Product Search Checkout Track Your Order ... Site Map Having peace of mind is priceless. Test for Radon today As many as 21,000 preventable lung cancers are caused by radon every year. You can live in your home for many years being exposed to radon without any symptoms of the damage it may be doing to your lungs. Then, one day you find out you have radon-induced lung cancer. Our mission is to help you detect radon if it is in your home by using a radon detector to do a radon test PRO Series3 Digital Radon Gas Detector Price: Sale Price: Add to Cart More info Short Term Charcoal Radon Test Kit Price: Add to Cart More info Alpha Track Radon Test Kit Price: Add to Cart More info You can order a radon testing kit today or get more information by clicking on a radon tester ABOVE OR at the right side of this page . It does not take long to test for radon gas Radon Testing with the PRO Series3 D igital Radon Detector is easy and gives radon levels in 48 hours. The Short Term Test Kit is exposed for 3 to 7 days and then sent into the lab (lab fees and shipping free). The order is processed quickly and the kits arrive in a few days. Is There Radon In Your Home?

66. IEMA Division Of Nuclear Safety The Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon program staff informs Illinois citizens about the risks associated with radon and how to reduce radon levels in their homes. http://www.radon.illinois.gov/

Pat Quinn, Governor IEMA Links Interim Director Klinger Nuclear Safety Mitigation Publications ... Freedom of Information Search Illinois [Search Tips] Quick Nav: IEMA Conference Division of Nuclear Safety Industrial Radiography Mammography Med. Tech Login Med. Tech Directory Radon Tier 2 Reporting Training Calendar IEMA Home Radon The Illinois Emergency Management Agency Radon program staff informs Illinois citizens about the risks associated with radon and how to reduce radon levels in their homes. The Agency also licenses and regulates the individuals who provide radon measurement and mitigation to the public. This section contains details about radon, county-specific radon information, lists of measurement and mitigation licensees, information for radon license applicants and license holders, and various radon publications. For simple answers to your Radon questions check out Take Action on Radon Website (a University of Illinois extension service) Radon Power Point Presentation Whether you are a teacher, instructor or health educator, this

67. What Are The Radon Progeny (formerly Radon Daughters)? A chart listing all of the decay products of radon gas in their order of appearance. Atomic mass, atomic numbers and the energy in MeV of the released alpha radiation. http://www.ccnr.org/radon_chart.html

Introducing the Radon Progeny (formerly called Radon Daughters) The chart below lists all of the decay products of radon gas (radon-222) in their order of appearance. They are called the "radon progeny" (formerly "radon daughters"). Each radioactive element on the list gives off either alpha radiation or beta radiation and sometimes gamma radiation too thereby transforming itself into the next element on the list. Lead-206, the last element on the list, is not radioactive. It does not decay, and therefore has no half-life. When radon gas is allowed to build up in an enclosed space, such as a mine shaft or basement, the radioactive hazard increases enormously because of the build-up of radon progeny. Conversely, when radon gas migrates through the atmosphere, the solid radon progeny are deposited on the soil and water below, entering into the food chain and hence the bodies of birds, animals, fish and insects. NOTES ON THE CHART The vertical axis measures the MASS NUMBER, while the horizontal axis measures the ATOMIC NUMBER. DIAGONAL ARROWS indicate alpha decay while HORIZONTAL ARROWS indicate beta decay.

68. Radon Awareness In Alachua County, Florida You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. radon, a Class A carcinogen, is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. http://radon.alachua.fl.us/

About Radon: Home What is Radon? Radon Myths Radon in: Alachua city Archer Gainesville High Springs ... All of Florida Source: " Radon Exposure in Florida " MyFlorida.com Concerned about health related issues? Please contact the Alachua County Health Department Health Risks from Radon for non-smokers and smokers at the US EPA website. Interested in maps? For all mapping questions please contact Alachua County Environmental Protection Department Map of Radon Zones for the entire United States at the US EPA website.

69. Radon Certification Training | Granite Radiation Testing | Radon Consulting | Gr Pennsylvania company providing radon certification training, radon measurement and mitigation courses and radon instrument calibration courses. Also offers granite radiation testing services. http://www.gemmilllabs.com

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70. HowStuffWorks "How Radon Works" In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is completely natural, it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/tips/radon.htm

HSW.sm.loadPageInfo(6005); OAS_AD('TopBanner'); HowStuffWorks Search HowStuffWorks and the web Video Podcasts Blogs Quizzes Games RSS Adventure Animals Auto Culture ... Next Page How Radon Works by Marshall Brain and Craig Freudenrich, Ph.D. Print Cite Feedback ... Recommend Cite This! Close Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article: Inside this Article Introduction to How Radon Works What is Radon? How Does Radon Get into a Home? How Do You Test for Radon? ... See all General Household Safety Tips articles How to Test for Radon If you live in certain parts of the United States, you might be aware of the threat that radon gas poses. Radon gas is radioactive, and in tightly insulated houses it can accumulate to concentrations that pose a health threat. If you inhale the gas into your lungs, its decay can increase your chance of getting lung cancer. A study reported in 1990 by the National Safety Council estimated that about 14,000 deaths a year could be attributed to radon, and that the number could range from 7,000 to 30,000. In this edition of How Stuff Works , we'll talk about what radon is, how you can find it in your home and what the health risks are for it.

71. Radon Mitigation Mold Remediation radon mitigation contractors of residential and commercial properties in Florida. US EPA Listed, NEHA Certified, Florida State Certified. Information on radon and mitigation methods, related links. http://www.radonfix.com/

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72. Home Welcome to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services radon Facts. http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Radon/

73. INFILTEC Air Leakage Control - Radon Gas Mitigation & Blower Doors - Test, Testi Helping do-it-yourselfers and builders solve radon problems. Sell radon fans, piping, and test kits. Provide phone assistance. http://www.infiltec.com/

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74. South Dakota Radon - Air Quality radon What Is radon? An explanation of what radon is and how it can enter your home. South Dakota Levels - A brief summary of SD levels and maps showing radon potential for http://denr.sd.gov/des/aq/aarad.aspx

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75. National Radon Safety Board - NRSB Providing independent certification, approval and accreditation for radon testers, mitigators, measurement devices, calibration chambers and radon laboratories. http://www.nrsb.org/

Home About NRSB For Consumers For Professionals ... Contact NEWS FROM NRSB Insurance for Certified Professionals Available for NRSB Members Radon Action Month 2010 International Radon Symposium click here for more information Read the latest Radon Bulletin ... World Health Organization Handbook Some states have radon certification or registration programs. Please contact the state's radon program to get a complete listing of who is able to legally provide services in your area. State Radon Program Find a Professional You can search for an NRSB certified radon professional by certification type, last name, company, state, zip code and mileage radius. To use the search function click below. This section contains everything you need to know to become certified with the NRSB and/or renew your certification. The NRSB certification program offers independent certification and accreditation. An NRSB certified radon professional provides the public assurance in testing and mitigating your home. Home About NRSB For Consumers For Professionals ... Contact

76. IEMA Division Of Nuclear Safety radon Publications. Both IEMA and USEPA publish informative documents on the control of indoor radon that are available to the general public. http://www.state.il.us/iema/radon/availpub.asp

Pat Quinn, Governor IEMA Links Interim Director Klinger Nuclear Safety Mitigation Publications ... Freedom of Information Search Illinois [Search Tips] Quick Nav: IEMA Conference Division of Nuclear Safety Industrial Radiography Mammography Med. Tech Login Med. Tech Directory Radon Tier 2 Reporting Training Calendar IEMA Home Radon Radon Publications Both IEMA and USEPA publish informative documents on the control of indoor radon that are available to the general public. However, there are variations between Illinois measurement, mitigation laws and regulations, and USEPA reference or guidance documents. Yet both agree that radon poses health risks and both recommend taking action to reduce those risks when the Radon level is 4.0 pCi/L or more. To obtain copies of USEPA radon documents, visit their website at www.epa.gov/iaq or phone 1-800-438-4318. The following documents are in PDF format. - This document offers general information about what radon is, information about testing, and what to do if you have a problem. The document is easy to read and understand. This is the most requested document mailed out by the IEMA Radon Program. A Status Report for Radon in Illinois - This document is an update of the September 1990 version of Radon in Illinois, A Status Report. It describes findings and recommendations regarding the existence and nature of the risk from radon in dwellings and other buildings in Illinois.

77. Associated Radon Services | Certified Florida Radon Analytical Laboratory | Rado radon testing, measurement and reduction programs for all size facilities, including apartments and commercial properties. radon risk and liability consultants. Located in Florida. http://www.radonserv.com/

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78. Radon Home Measurement And Mitigation Provides radon testing and mitigation in indoor air and water in Front Range Rocky Mountains area. NEHA certified. Photos of common and alternative mitigation systems. http://www.radon-mitigation.org

Radon Home Measurement and Mitigation Respecting your family's need for a healthy indoor air environment. Phone (970) 416-0196 LMOORMAN1@AOL.COM For questions about radon, requesting a radon test, requesting an estimate for radon mitigation or scheduling a public talk E-MAIL RESPONSE FORM NEWS UPDATES LATEST BUILDING CODE NEWS: (January 1, 2005): Passive Radon Mitigation Systems are now REQUIRED by current Building Code in Fort Collins (CO) for New Home Construction of one- and two-family dwellings. BAD ODOR OR MUSTY SMELL SOMEWHERE IN YOUR HOME: go to our page MOLD for more information. HIGH JOB CREATION INDEX RANKINGS: The Northern Colorado Business Report reported on March 6, 2006 that the Milken index – which measures where jobs are being created in the U.S. – showed that Northern Colorado was stronger than any other part of the state in job activity. Greeley, Fort Collins and Loveland scored high marks on a national comparison scale within certain high tech job growth categories. (This web site consists of 26 linked pages for more information about a topic. Click any colored line segment in the following text to reach a new page with further details.)

79. It's Your Health - Radon 2002 article from Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Exposure to high levels of radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer. http://hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/environ/radon-eng.php

80. Radon Specialties Co., Inc. - Home Page! A radon mitigation company serving Cincinnati, Oh. and N. Kentucky since 1987. Pictures of installed radon systems. Flash and Sound. http://www.radonspecialties.com

Founded late in 1987 Radon Specialties Co., Inc was formerly named Restored Environments Co.. I have and currently install every radon system for Radon Specialties Co. Inc. Over 22 years of experience goes into every radon system; making sure they function properly and look aesthetically appealing. Radon Specialties Co, Inc. is primarily a mitigation company. This web site will help homeowners to see what is involved during the installation process; various fans, fan covers, floor drain seals, sump covers, piping systems, sealed floor cracks, properly installed systems and a few not so properly installed. Our standard proposal form let's the homeowner select from what type of fan they like to the piping, so when the project is completed there are no surprises. Over 90% of our radon systems are located on the exterior of the home. If the system is painted to match the trim and placed in the least noticeable part of the home most owners prefer that to the attic system. Although attic systems hide the fan and piping they have a few drawbacks: Fan is running continuously in your attic, fire dampers needed in the piping system, condensation problems on the piping and fan on high humid days (water will drip on the floor or ceiling from the piping and possibly fan) and in time mold will develop on the piping. In 1998 as the public became more aware of radon, Radon Specialties Co, Inc was filmed installing a mitigation system in an older home in Cincinnati, Ohio by ABC Evening News. This short film clip helped viewers understand what is involved in properly installing a radon mitigation system.

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