What Is Radon

It may come as a surprise to you that many people do not know what Radon is? Thankfully, Maine Radon Pros is here to provide you with up-to-date information about this question.  Radon is a by-product of radioactive decay of uranium found in soil, rock, and underground water. It is highly radioactive and could cause several health complications, including lung cancer.

The buildings and structures in Maine with high levels of Radon pose several health risks to its inhabitants. When you find Radon in your home, you must take action to fix it immediately. Here, we will explain everything you need to know about Radon and steps you can take to safeguard the health of both you and your loved ones from radon poisoning. 

What Is Radon Gas
Radon is a radioactive gas. It is emitted from rocks and found in the atmosphere and underground water. As it is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas, you could be living with dangerous levels of Radon gas right there in your home without ever knowing it. Prolonged exposure to this gas puts you and your family members at risk of developing lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency and the American Cancer Society say that Radon is the largest cause of lung cancer, second only to smoking.

Many factors determine how much risk radon exposure can cause. Children are more susceptible to the dangers of radon radiation than adults. Furthermore, smokers exposed to Radon have higher chances of developing lung cancer than those who do not. 

Radon gas in Maine is on the rise. Do not assume all is well, even if you just got a new home. It has to be inspected and tested. As you cannot test for Radon yourself, we recommend you engage the services of a professional radon testing and mitigation contractor.


Dangers of Radon Gas
Radon poisoning kills. Research shows that Radon gas contributes to over 21,000 cases of lung cancer each year. The Maine Bureau of Health warns about the many dangers of radon gas. Creating awareness about Radon gas's dangers is a responsibility that everyone in Maine should perform. This awareness is one of the many services we provide at Maine Radon Pros.


Safe Radon Levels
There have been lots of debates over safe radon levels for humans. We measure radon levels in pCi/L (picocuries of Radon gas for each liter of air). The Environmental Protection Agency considers radon levels below 4.0pCi/L safe. The World Health organization, on the other hand, recommends any reading below 2.0pCi/L. You should know that the lower the radon reading, the better. A professional mitigation contractor should be able to get your radon concentration below 2pCi/L.  

At Maine Radon Pros, we are a team of radon mitigation experts equipped to ensure that your radon levels remain low. When we carry out mitigation, we aim to get a radon level of 0.4pCi/L and below. Proper follow-up procedures will be done to ensure it stays that way. Keep your loved ones safe by choosing Maine Radon Pros today. 

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