What is the second most common cause of lung cancer? It’s an invisible, odorless and radioactive gas that is odorless and tasteless. Denver and Camrose are a hotspot for this gas. Radon is a natural byproduct. It starts as uranium and decays into radium. Radon is the byproduct. This is a natural phenomenon, so it’s almost impossible to stop. It’s also important to note that uranium, and even radium, are found throughout Camrose. This means it is not possible to remove them from the soil. What you should know about this gas and what to do is:

Radon in your Home
Radon gas is radioactive and can be easily transported. It can enter through any cracks or holes in the foundation of your house, or an open sump-pump, or other drainage or ventilation points. Radon can affect water. If you live outside Denver and your home relies on well water, this is another area to be concerned about.

As radon gas is a natural substance, it is virtually impossible to eliminate it from a structure. There are certain levels of radon that are safe, and others at which it is dangerous. Test your home periodically to ensure that radon levels have not risen. Remember that a newly constructed home may have higher radon concentrations.

Radon Testing
It is easy to test the levels of radon in your home. You only need a Radon Testing in Camrose. Place the kit into a room that is frequently used in the basement of your house and leave it there for the specified time. All doors and windows should be closed, except when you enter or exit your home. You’ll want to also turn off fans that blow a large amount of air in your home, and vents which push air out. Send the radon testing kit to a lab accredited for testing after a certain amount of time. Warning: Not all kits are equal. The lab processing fee is not included in many of the cheaper kits.

Radon Mitigation
Radon is measured as picocuries (pCi/L) per working level. You may need to take action if your levels are between 2 and 4 pCi/L. According to the EPA, anything above 4 pCi/L constitutes an “action level”. The EPA considers these levels to be unsafe and recommends mitigation.