January Is Radon Action Month . . . 

Why does this Matter?

Every Year there is a national awareness campaign encorages homeowners, renters, and homebuyers to test for radon gas. Radon exposure is a serious health risk, but testing radon gas and radon mitigation are simple and protects you, your family and save lives.

What Is Radon Gas?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from soil and rock. It enters homes through foundation cracks, crawl spaces, sump pumps, and gaps around pipes. Because radon is colorless, odorless, tasteless and invisible radioactive gas, it cannot be detected without testing.

Key fact:

Every building regardless of age, construction style, location etc. has Radon! The question is how high! The only way to know your radon level is to test your home.

Why Radon Is a Serious Health Risk!

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States after smoking. However, it is the number one leading cause among non-smokers. Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels significantly increases lung cancer risk for adults, children and impacts your overall health!

Health experts, EPA and the NYS Department of Health recommend you take action if indoor radon levels are 4.0 pCi/L or higher. And if you are between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L you should still consider to take action.

Why January Is National Radon Action Month?

Winter is the ideal time for radon testing because:

• Homes are sealed tightly
• Windows and doors stay closed
• Radon levels will be higher
• These testing conditions promote the highest level of accuracy and precision to know for sure

Testing during January provides the most accurate assessment.

How to Test Your Home for Radon?

Radon testing is affordable and easy:

• Use a short-term radon test kit (2–7 days) for quick results
• Hire a certified / licensed radon measurement professional for proper testing and interpretation

What to Do If Radon Levels Are High?

If your test shows high radon levels:

• Install a radon mitigation system
• Retest after system installation for post-installation confirmation clearance test

A Professional designed and installation of a modern radon mitigation system can reduce radon levels by up to 99%.

Radon Testing is important for all Homebuyers, Home-owners and Occupiable Buildings!

Radon affects all building types, not just single-family homes. All tests should be performed by a Certified Professional.

• Renters can request radon testing
• Homebuyers should perform radon test by certified professionals prior to or during home inspections
• Sellers benefit from testing prior to listing their property for sale
• Daycare centers
• Schools
• Assisted Living Buildings
• Commercial Buildings

Don’t hesitate, Take Action This January Radon Action Month!

Radon-related lung cancer is preventable. This January, take action:

• Test your home
• Fix high radon levels
• Share awareness with friends and family

A simple radon test today can protect your health for years to come.

What’s Your Level? . . .