Initial Discovery Most people have heard of Marie Curie, a scientist known for her work with radioactivity, and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. She and her husband Pierre Curie discovered radium, a decay product of uranium, in 1898. Two years later, German scientist Freidrich Ernst Dorn discovered a gaseous decay product emanating… READ MORE
Most people have heard the phrase “If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer.” Many also know about radon, the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the US. Every year in January, which is Radon Action Month, the news media feature reports and articles encouraging people to test their homes to keep themselves… READ MORE
Every parent wants their child’s school environment to be safe and comfortable. But is it? Some common concerns parents may have include bullying, school security, or air and water quality. However, when parents think about air quality, they seldom think “radon”. Radon can’t be seen, smelled, or heard, so it often falls into the “out… READ MORE
Many homeowners are familiar with the inconvenience of pipe leaks. Some large-scale leaks, and even slow but steady leaks, can cause significant water damage to your home or lead to unhealthy and destructive mold growth. Other, smaller leaks that are more difficult to detect might not cause damage, but can lead to unnecessarily high water… READ MORE
The spring season is finally upon us and with it comes an annual tradition for many – spring cleaning. It’s the perfect time to open windows, let the warmer air in, and tidy up your home. Although we conduct a thorough cleaning of the objects in our home, how many of us actually make sure… READ MORE
Home renovation and remodeling projects, many times initiated by choice not necessity, are often started in the spring. Restorations frequently are urgent and necessary due to damage from water, fire or mold or structural issues. These 3 Rs all have another R in common, Radon. Whatever the reason for a major home improvement project, when… READ MORE
January is National Radon Action Month! Let’s take action together to save lives. For Homeowners: Learn More About Radon Radon comes from uranium in rocks and soil. In a natural radioactive decay process, the breakdown of uranium produces radium and then radon gas which contains radioactive particles. When the radon gas is inhaled, the radioactive particles can cause changes… READ MORE
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says, “Test evey well for radon.” However, there is currently no national recommended safe radon level for radon in water. The 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments required EPA to establish several new, health-based drinking water regulations, including a multimedia approach to address the public health risks from radon…. READ MORE
First and foremost, it’s crucial to know that radon can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or home state. This is why every home across the nation must be tested for radon; there’s no way to know if your home and your family are affected without testing. When it comes to protecting your children, why… READ MORE
Radon gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless and extremely hazardous to your health. Anyone, including you, can be living with radon, but you won’t know it unless you test. The EPA strongly urges homeowners whose homes test at 4 pCi/L or higher to have their homes mitigated. The EPA further encourages homeowners to consider mitigating if… READ MORE