Morgantown Radon Testing
Did you know that 25% of homes in Morgantown West Virginia have come back as elevated after Radon testing? That means 1 in every 4 homes is above the EPA recommended action level for Radon testing. What exactly is this Radon level and what deems it as high? The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) states that any home over 4.0 pCi/L should take mitigation action. This 4.0 level is the radiation equivalent to smoking 10 cigarettes a day! With such a large number of Morgantown homes at risk for Radon gas, testing should be something that all families consider.
How Do I Test For Radon?
There are different methods you can do to test for Radon in your home. Fortunately, testing for Radon is easy. There are several options that you can do in order to test your home fro Radon gas. Our recommended method isto purchase a Radon detecting device from Amazon.com. The reason we recommend this method is because this method is 95% accurate and you get to keep your device to continue to test your home. Since it is recommended to test your home every two years, this is the cheapest option for you. If you live in Morgantown, do not just assume that if your neighbor tested safely, that you will as well: Every home is different.
What Is A High Radon Level?
No level of Radon is safe, but the EPA recommends homeowners to take action at any level above 4.0 pCi/L. The WHO goes a step further and says that the action level is at 2.7. Despite the discrepancy between the two organizations, the lower your Radon level, the better. Radon exposure is factored over length of exposure. Living in a Morgantown home at 4.0 pCi/L for 10 years is worse than walking into an Uranium mine for a few minutes that at a 500 pCi/L. Radon cannot completely be removed, but a lower level is safer.
Why You Should Consider Radon Testing
Radon Leads to Lung Cancer
The surgeon general classifies Radon as a class A carcinogen. This means it is proven that Radon causes cancer in humans. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind cigarettes, in the United States. According to the EPA, (Environmental Protection Agency) Radon is responsible for 21,000 deaths a year in the US alone. That is 49 times more deaths than carbon monoxide (430 carbon monoxide deaths a year). More than likely, you already have a carbon monoxide detector in your home, so why would you not have your home tested for Radon?
Radon Levels in Morgantown Are High
Did you know that Radon levels in Morgantown, West Virginia are higher than the national average? 1 out of 15 homes in the US are recorded as having unsafe levels of Radon gas as stated by the EPA. However, 25% of homes in Morgantown have Radon levels higher the recommended action level set by the EPA. If you and your family live in Morgantown or the surrounding area, there is a chance that your family is being exposed to the dangers of Radon.
Radon Testing Is Not Expensive
There are several options when it comes to testing for Radon in Morgantown West virginia. We at RMM recommend a few methods to get accurate and affordable testing in your home, business, or school. Follow our easy steps to understand what the Radon levels in your home are, today.
Steps to Testing Your Home for Radon Gas
Step 1: Order your Radon testing device. There are two options we recommend:
Option 1: Buying an at home Radon device- These devices can be purchased from AMAZON anywhere from $99-$179. We recommend the airthings corentium which is an easy to set up and read device or the ecosense ecocube which can connect to your phone and give you more data on your levels. Both options around 95% accurate and you get to keep your device to monitor your level as seasons change
Option 2: Order your FREE test kit from West Virginia Government- You heard that right, if you own a home in West virginia, you can order a free radon test. Email Radon@wv.gov or call 304-352-5039 to order your test today.
Step 2: Setting up the test – Whichever method you choose, the next step is to set up your test. If you order a Radon testing device, we recommend you monitor your Radon levels for at least a week. If you order a free Radon test kit, you must set the test kit out for at least 48 hours before sending it in to be reviewed. Feel free to call our tea if you have any questions when setting up your test.
Step 3: Assessment of Radon levels- After the testing is completed, we will then determine if Radon mitigation, or Radon removal, is recommended in your home. We also offer further, even more accurate, testing options if you would like to get long term testing done in your home. The EPA recommends you mitigate if your home is over 4.0 pCi/L, however, some homeowners feel more comfortable if their home is under the WHO recommended action level of 2.7 pCi/L.
Step 4: Radon Action- If you decide to have take the next steps to protecting your home against Radon, our Radon Pro will walk you through the steps and options your family has in order to stay safe.
