LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTS RADON ACTION MONTH IN JANUARY

TEST YOUR HOME. PROTECT YOUR FAMILY. 

Some cities within the PNW have dangerously high levels of Radon gas. To see if your city has recorded high levels of radon, the Oregon Health Authority has a comprehensive list of recorded test results. 

In the month of January, we focus on National Radon Action Month. The objectives of radon action month are to raise public awareness on the dangers of radon exposure, encourage radon testing in homes, and to take action to fix the problem.

Like Carbon Monoxide, Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Radon may be present in your home at a harmful level. About 21,000 Americans every year lose their lives to lung cancer, with radon being the main culprit among non-smokers in the country. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and U.S. Surgeon General urge everyone to create mitigation plans to protect their health by continuously monitoring indoor air quality.

The air we breathe contains microscopic radioactive particles, produced by radon, that can damage your lungs. These particles generate tiny energy bursts as they degrade. Throughout your lifetime, this can lead to lung cancer, especially in smokers and ex-smokers.

Today, indoor air quality has become a hot topic. More and more people are working from home, or home schooling, creating concern about the air they breathe. Radon, being a carcinogen, is a major health concern that is easily addressed. Government health agencies advise that all homes, schools, and other facilities be tested for radon to safeguard occupant health. Exposure to radon is preventable.

The first step to understanding your risk is to test your home. There are two types of tests that can be done. Firstly there are charcoal testing kits can be purchased at home improvement stores, online retailers, the PNW health offices, or local radon companies. These are quick tests that give a snapshot of what the homes radon level looks like. Secondly there are continuous radon tests which can be performed by a certified radon specialist. These test the radon levels within the home over a minimum of two days to show how the radon level fluctuates.  Professional testing by a licensed radon specialist is encouraged, and John's Waterproofing is the local leader in radon. John's Waterproofing’s radon experts can help determine if a building’s radon levels are above the EPAs recommended 4.0 pCi/L, and if so, can install an aesthetically pleasing and affordable radon mitigation system. It has been proven by health authorities that a standard radon mitigation system can help reduce radon levels immediately after installation. This results in creating a healthier indoor living environment for homeowners and their loved ones.

For more information on radon and its health effects, radon testing and radon mitigation systems, contact; John's Waterproofing at 503-873-5650.