Radon Reduction Equipment and Radon Services, Radon Testing

Radon & Water Control Systems, Inc., at www.radonandwater.com, specializes in radon and radon reduction. As one of the most experienced companies in the radon industry, we provide radon information; radon consulting services; radon reduction systems design, installation and service; and radon detection and reduction products for both airborne and waterborne radon. Our RaTex Radon Management Services division manages radon reduction in homes throughout the United States.

Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. Radon gas comes from the natural decay of uranium in rocks and soil. When this gas escapes into open air, it is harmless. However, when radon seeps into living or working areas and accumulates, it becomes a deadly threat. The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The risk is particularly high for smokers who are exposed to elevated radon levels.

Radon has been found in the air in homes and other buildings throughout the United States. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly one out of every 15 homes has elevated radon levels-and in some states (Connecticut, for example), high radon levels occur in about 20% of all homes. The current airborne radon level at which the EPA recommends action is 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Further, the EPA says to consider action if the level is 2 to 4 pCi/L and suggests that every home and workplace be tested for radon gas in the air. How radon enters a building. Elevated airborne radon levels may be detected in buildings that are old or new, tightly sealed or drafty, with or without basements. All buildings generate negative pressure, which, if great enough, can draw radon gas right through the foundation, even where no cracks exist.

The potential health risk of waterborne radon is thought to be twofold. It appears to increase the incidence of stomach cancers in addition to increasing the risk of lung cancer. Homes or other buildings with well water offer a radon entry route that has become a growing concern. Radon can enter directly into the living areas of the home by escaping into the air when faucets, showers, etc., are in use. Radon concentrations commonly are much higher in water than in air. As a general rule a measurement of 10,000 pCi/L of radon in well water will contribute 1.0 pCi/L throughout the household air. This may vary depending on the amount of water used and the proximity of an airborne test to the point of water usage.

Many wells have been found to contain more then 10,000 pCi/L, and some wells have tested at more than 1,000,000 pCi/L. To help protect us from waterborne radon, the federal government passed the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendment of 1996, mandating the adoption of municipal guidelines. It is believed that the final recommended safe levels of radon in well water will be between 300 and 4,000 pCi/L. Some current state recommendations for waterborne radon reduction are: Connecticut, 5,000 pCi/L; New Jersey, 2,500 pCi/l; New Hampshire, 2,000 pCi/L.

Radon & Water Control Systems, Inc. follows all EPA, NEHA, and NRSB protocols for installing radon reduction systems. Every radon reduction system we install meets not only these standards but also all national and local building, electrical and plumbing codes. We offer a variety of airborne radon reduction
stems and provide the best solutions for waterborne radon reduction. Property owner safety and optimum radon reduction are our primary concerns. For more information about radon or radon reduction please visit ww.radonandwater.com