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RADON

EPA Recommends to test your home for Radon levels

•       Test your home for radon — it's easy and non-intrusive

•       Fix your home if your radon level is 4 picocuries per liter, or pCi/L, or higher

•       Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk & in many cases may be reduced

 

Radon is estimated to cause thousands of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year.

Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year

According to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003)

 

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.

You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.

Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

 

Radon can be found all over the U.S.

Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It can get into any type of building — homes, offices, and schools — and result in a high indoor radon level. But you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time.

 

You should test for 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. Testing is non-intrusive and easy — it should only take a few minutes of your time. Millions of Americans have already tested their homes for radon.

 

Buying or Selling a home?

It is highly recommended to test for radon, even in newly built homes. Some mortgage companies require it and some new home builders even offer incentives to off-set the cost of radon mitigation, if needed.

M O L D

Molds have the potential to cause health problems.  Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins).  Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.  Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis).  Allergic reactions to mold are common.  They can be immediate or delayed.  Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold.  In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.

A S B E S T O S

Per EPA (federal) & CDPHE (state) Regulations: It is illegal to improperly disturb asbestos-containing materials!

Asbestos can be found in almost every common building material: Ceiling and wall plasters, drywall, compounds, and textures; vinyl floor coverings and adhesives/mastics; insulations and pipe wraps; ceiling tiles; roofing products, tars, and sealants; siding materials; flooring and wall tiles; mastics, glues, and adhesives; VCT floor tiles; vinyl floor tiles; acoustic ceiling products; “popcorn” ceilings; spray on coatings; stucco; carpeting and padding; wall and attic insulation; sealants and caulks; grouts and fillers; and many, many other materials!

R A D O N

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.

You can't see radon, you can't smell it, or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.

Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality, or lack of, can affect your family’s health; especially infants, toddlers, elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

  • someone has trouble breathing or coughing

  • experiences “asthma” like symptoms

  • Testing for air quality in a new residence or commercial building

  • When you smell unusual odors or that “musty” smell

  • If someone has a weakened immune system

  • When someone is constantly sick or feeling suppressed while indoors

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