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RADON.... Why Test? |
Home & Landlord Inspections
Maryland Radon Map |
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Zone 1 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) (red zones) | Highest Potential |
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Zone 2 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (orange zones) | Moderate Potential |
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Zone 3 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (yellow zones) | Low Potential |
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- What is Radon
- Radon is a radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell, or taste it. Radon occurs naturally in all soils. In outdoor air, radon gas is diluted to low levels. When radon gas seeps into homes, it can build up to potentially dangerous levels.
- IS RADON A HEALTH HAZARD?
- Yes. Scientists estimate that 7,000 to 14,000 lung cancer deaths a year in the United States may be
caused by radon gas. This would make radon the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United
States.
Radon is one part of a long chain of radioactive decay. As radon decays, its byproducts may get trapped in your lungs and release radiation. There is scientific evidence that this radiation can damage lung tissue. This lung tissue damage can eventually lead to lung cancer. The higher your radon level, and the longer you are exposed to it, the greater your risk. - HOW DOES RADON ENTER A HOME?
- Radon can enter your home through cracks in your home's foundation, dirt floors, pores in block walls,
floor drains, and sumps. While radon usually enters through the basement or lower floors, it also
circulates throughout your entire house. Radon levels can vary a great deal, even in the same
neighborhood. Mostly, radon levels depend on how easy it is for the radon to get into your home and the
amount of radon in the ground under your home.
- Radon is estimated to cause thousands of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year.
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The EPA encourages homeowners to have their homes checked for RADON
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Living Green is making sure the air in your home is healthy for your family to breath. Test Your Home for RADON |
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