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Radon Defined
Radon is a radioactive gas. You cant see, smell, or taste radon. It comes from the decay of
radium and exits in varying amounts in most soils. Radon can be found in soils containing
uranium,granite,shale,phosphate, and pitchblende. Because radon is a gas, it can move
through soil and into the atmosphere or a home. Levels can vary greatly in the same town,street,
and house to house.
Health Concern
Unlike some indoor pollutants, radon does not cause headaches, nausea, sneezing or other
similar symptoms. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon can lead to lung cancer. Radon is
considered to be the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.
Radon in Homes
High radon levels have been found in almost every county in the United States, in Nebraska
over 50% of homes test above the EPA "action level." Radon can enter a house in several
ways. It moves from soils into basements or the lowest level of homes through cracks,loose
fitting pipes,sump pits,dirt floors,slab joints or block walls.
Testing for Radon
All Nebraska homes should be tested for radon. Only individual testing can determine which
houses may have problems. Measuring radon levels in your home can be done by our Radon
Specialist. Tests are done by a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) for $100.00 and take 2 days
to complete. Test kits can also be purchased from the Nebraska Department of Health and
Human Services.
Interpreting Results
Radon measurements show how much radon was present in the home during the test. The level
can vary depending on detector location,weather or the time of year. Radon gas is measured in
picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Less than 4 pCi/L no action is necessary,above 4pCi/L the EPA
recommends you take action to reduce exposures.
Reducing High Levels
The most effective method of reducing radon levels is changing the ventilation underneath the
house by installing a fan driven system (Radon Mitigation).These systems remove radon from
below the basement or crawlspace before it enters the home. The radon is drawn into pipes
and exhausted into the atmosphere.
Radon Mitigation
National Furnace & Air Conditioning is licensed in the State of Nebraska for Radon
Measurement and Radon Mitigation.
Radon is a radioactive gas. You cant see, smell, or taste radon. It comes from the decay of
radium and exits in varying amounts in most soils. Radon can be found in soils containing
uranium,granite,shale,phosphate, and pitchblende. Because radon is a gas, it can move
through soil and into the atmosphere or a home. Levels can vary greatly in the same town,street,
and house to house.
Health Concern
Unlike some indoor pollutants, radon does not cause headaches, nausea, sneezing or other
similar symptoms. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon can lead to lung cancer. Radon is
considered to be the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.
Radon in Homes
High radon levels have been found in almost every county in the United States, in Nebraska
over 50% of homes test above the EPA "action level." Radon can enter a house in several
ways. It moves from soils into basements or the lowest level of homes through cracks,loose
fitting pipes,sump pits,dirt floors,slab joints or block walls.
Testing for Radon
All Nebraska homes should be tested for radon. Only individual testing can determine which
houses may have problems. Measuring radon levels in your home can be done by our Radon
Specialist. Tests are done by a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) for $100.00 and take 2 days
to complete. Test kits can also be purchased from the Nebraska Department of Health and
Human Services.
Interpreting Results
Radon measurements show how much radon was present in the home during the test. The level
can vary depending on detector location,weather or the time of year. Radon gas is measured in
picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Less than 4 pCi/L no action is necessary,above 4pCi/L the EPA
recommends you take action to reduce exposures.
Reducing High Levels
The most effective method of reducing radon levels is changing the ventilation underneath the
house by installing a fan driven system (Radon Mitigation).These systems remove radon from
below the basement or crawlspace before it enters the home. The radon is drawn into pipes
and exhausted into the atmosphere.
Radon Mitigation
National Furnace & Air Conditioning is licensed in the State of Nebraska for Radon
Measurement and Radon Mitigation.
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