How To Test for Radon and Ensure Safe Levels in Your Atlanta Home
Exposure to radon, a radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. This radioactive gas comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and gets into the air you breathe in your home. As radon has no odor, taste, or color, the only way to know if you and your family are at risk is to test the levels in your house. Here’s what you need to know about Radon testing Atlanta and ensuring safe levels in your home. What Are the Recommended Safe Radon Levels? The EPA and World Health Organization recommend Safe radon levels below 2.7 pCi/L (picoCuries per liter) in indoor air. At this level, your lifetime risk of developing lung cancer from radon exposure is very small. How Radon Gets into Your Home Radon is a gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium underground. It can enter your home through cracks or openings in the foundation floor and walls, as well as through spaces around pipes and wires, floor and wall joints, con