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Radon Levels By County In Nebraska and Iowa
Map Courtesy of http://www.hhs.state.ne.us
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General Questions About Radon
- What is radon?
- Radon
is a radioactive gas caused by a natural decay of uranium in the soil.
- What types of homes have high radon levels?
- All homes. Radon levels can be found in new and old homes as well as homes with or without a basement.
- How does radon accumulate in your home?
- Radon comes in through the cracks in the floor and foundation, utility lines, sewer lines, and/or utility trenches.
- Why is radon considered dangerous?
- The EPA says that radon is a radioactive particle that is breathed into the lungs. According to http://www.cancer.gov, this makes radon the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
- What is considered to be safe radon levels?
- There are no "safe" radon levels. The EPA says that if a home has a radon level of 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher, it should be fixed; even though every level has some risk. Our goal is to make the radon level as low as possible.
- How does a radon mitigation process work?
- In a nutshell,
we tap into the soil beneath the home and create a continuous suction or vacuum that safely discharges the radon gas outside
the house.
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