Why Test For Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer. There is no safe level of radon exposure; just like we try and limit our exposure to the sun so we don’t develop skin cancer, we want to limit our radon exposure so we don’t develop lung cancer.
How much radon is too much?
The US EPA has established a recommended “action level” of 4.0 pCi/L. Homes or buildings measuring higher should be mitigated to lower the radon levels. Action should be considered for homes with levels between 2.0 pCi/L – 3.9 pCi/L. Our radon exposure should be as low as reasonably possible.
Is it hard to test for radon?
Finding out accurate levels of radon gas is not difficult but is extremely important. Testing your home for radon is the only way to know your radon level.
We offer quick and accurate radon testing using state-of-the-art radon measurement equipment. Because all lab analysis is done in-house, nothing is mailed to a third-party laboratory, which leads to quicker results. It is important to test your home for radon because high levels of radon can lead to lung cancer.
How long does it take to test for Radon?
It takes a minimum of 48 hours to run an accurate radon test with reliable results. Upon completion, we pick up the equipment, process and analyze the data, and email you a detailed report. Learn more about our process (backlink to radon testing homepage) or contact us (backlink to contact us page) for a free testing quote and know for sure if your radon levels are safe.
Is there radon in Volusia County?
The short answer is yes, radon is found everywhere, and the only way to know the levels in any particular building is to test that property.
However, in Volusia County, there is insufficient data to know the area’s radon potential or categorize the area as low, medium, or high risk.
In the entire county, with over 264,000 housing units, only a recorded 1,050 (0.4%) radon tests have ever been performed.
Data collected by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) indicates that elevated radon levels are found in all types of buildings and in all regions of the state. On average 1 in 5 Florida residences has elevated radon levels, in some areas it is 1 in 2 homes.