Have you ever heard of the deadly thing called Radon? Harmful levels of Radon can put you at risk for lung cancer. But you may have something you can do about it. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that about 300,000 lung cancer deaths in the US each year are attributed to Radon exposure. One out of every 15 houses is likely to harbor amounts of Radon above the EPA's action level. It's colorless, it's odorless and it's invisible. Radon is produced by the natural breakdown of Uranium in the soil, in rock. Radon seeps into the house through the cracks and other openings in and around the foundation. It also may be present in water and can be released into indoor air when water is used for showers and other household uses. Private well water can be a radon problem in some parts of the country. You need to ask local health officials if this is problem in our area. You can call the EPA drinking water hotline which is 1-800-426-4791. The only way to find out if your home has a radon problem is to test it. Do it yourself test kits are available and easy to follow instructions; some areas require radon testing before a home is sold. Such testing is usually done by a certified radon inspector. Testing of all homes below the third floor is recommended. According to Joseph P Ponessa, PHD, chair of the department of Family and Consumer Science at Rutgers University, some homes, though a very small number, have radon levels well above safety standards set for uranium mines. Although no level of radon is considered safe, the EPA has set four multi C small eye \ L (PICOCURIES per liter) as the point at which action should be taken to reduce radon levels. To lower radon levels hire a contractor that's been certified by your state or by the EPA's radon proficiency program. The cost averages $1,200. Doing the job yourself is not recommended. As without the proper equipment and training you could increase your radon levels.
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Jerry Szeszulski is an insurance expert heard on The Future of Real Estate News/Talk 740 KRMG from 12:30 - 1:00 and KFAQ from 7:00-8:00 on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jerry offers money saving expertise for homeowners to apply to their homeowner's policies. Email your insurance questions to: Jerry@TulsaHomeAuto.com
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