Radon Mitigation
Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers Alike
Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year.
Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer.
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to EPA estimates. Overall, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is responsible for over 20,000 lung cancer deaths every year.
Radon is an odorless, tasteless, and invisible gas produced by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and water. Lung cancer is the only known effect on human health from exposure to radon in air. Radon levels are concentrated in certain geological structures. Central Pennsylvania has a high concentration of radon caused by these geological formations.
Please refer to information published by the EPA at http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html for more information on radon.
The method used to mitigate radon depends on the levels of radon, the type of soil, and the type of property being mitigated. Houses on slabs require a different approach than those with a basement.
Some methods used for mitigation including venting and pressurizing air under the basement floor, employing negative air pressure on the room, introducing outside air, and sealing cracks to prevent the introduction of radon gas.
PENOCO is licensed and certified to mitigate radon through Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection.
Call PENOCO, we can help review your options and help improve the air you breath!