Saving Lives By Reducing Radon Levels In Florida

Radon is a natural, radioactive gas formed by the decay of uranium in the earth's soil. It is a tasteless, odorless, invisible carcinogenic gas.

The gas rises to the ground surface and into a building through porous soil, and cracks in a building foundation, and works its way into the air inside a building. Radon gas may also be emanated by some building materials such as concrete, marble, and tile if they contain low levels radium . Elevated radon levels have been found in upper floor apartments and condos in Florida. High Rise Condo Radon Analysis Report

Long term exposure to radon has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, this risk is second only to cigarette smoking, according to the U.S. Surgeon General, American Medical Association, U. S. EPA, American Lung Association, National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control, National Academy of Sciences, and Florida Department of Health.

The only way to determine that you are not at risk is to have your home or office tested by experienced licensed professionals, knowledgeable in radon detection, reduction and prevention.

Radon reduction to safe levels is easily accomplished by an experienced radon mitigation contractor. Radon resistant construction methods and radon control systems may be employed in new construction in order to reduce radon exposure risks.

This link gives access to the Florida DOH radon test data base, it includes test results reported by certified radon measurement businesses in Florida.

If you want to know the radon level in your home Associated Radon Services offers a Do-It-Yourself Radon Test Kit order link here:

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