Radon

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Radon Testing

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water from the natural decay of uranium. While levels in the outdoor air pose a relatively low threat to human health, radon can accumulate to dangerous levels inside buildings. You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but an elevated radon level in your home may affect the health of your family.

Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the number one cause among non-smokers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the country each year. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has radon, your risk of lung cancer can be higher.

We are Certified in:

  • Total NRPP Training/Education Hours: 185
  • Certified as a Radon Measurement Professional
  • Certified as a Radon Mitigation Specialist
  • American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST)
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Does Alabama have a radon problem?

Radon Zones in Alabama

Radon is found in elevated levels in homes in every state. Does Alabama have a radon problem? Yes, Alabama has 15 counties that are designated as Zone 1 (having the highest levels of radon in the country). Nine north Alabama counties have this Zone 1 designation including Madison and Jackson counties.

In an effort to continue to offer our customers the indoor air quality services they need, we began exploring the local radon situation in 2005. In 2006 we began educating ourselves and obtained our Radon Measurement Certification #104240 RT in October. In February 2007, we obtained our Radon Mitigation Certification 104241 RMT.

In Madison County approximately 32 percent of the homes test at elevated levels most between 4 to 12 pCi/L. While in Jackson County only approximately 24 percent of the homes test at elevated levels, but the levels vary more widely between 4 to 28 pCi/L. According to EPA’s A Citizens Guide to Radon, “Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.” EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. EPA also recommends testing in schools.