Radon Testing in Cedar Rapids & Iowa City
Iowa counties affected by radon...
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Did you know that radon gas is more prevalent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa homes than anywhere else in the country? Why should you care? Because…
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer overall and the first leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. The Iowa Radon Survey has indicated that Iowa has the largest percentage (71.6%) of homes above the US Environmental Protection Agency action level of 4.0 pCi/L, which is more than any other state in the US.
The EPA has identified all counties in Iowa as Zone 1. “Zone 1″ counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level of more than 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter). The total average indoor radon level in Iowa is 8.5 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) of air, but the United States average is only 1.3 pCi/L of air. Average radon levels of 4 pCi/L are considered elevated, and remediation is recommended.
Bottom line? Cedar Rapids & Iowa City are ground zero for dangerously high radon levels!
Springer Professional Home Services has extensive training in the detection of radon. The EPA recommends determining the radon level for homes prior to purchase. Therefore, if the home seller hasn’t had the home tested for radon, consider having Springer test for it. This can be done easily during a home inspection, or if you’ve already purchased a home and didn’t have it tested, now is the time.
The primary source of high levels of radon in homes is in the soil below and soil surrounding the home. It is found in new and old homes, and in homes with and without basements. Based on data collected from radon home tests, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) estimates that as many as 5 in 7 homes (or greater than 50-70%) across Iowa have elevated radon levels. Radon levels can vary from area to area and can vary considerably from house to house, even on the same street and neighborhood. A high and low level of radon can be found in homes directly next to each other.
Springer Professional Home Services offers radon testing for Cedar Rapids and neighboring IA counties using state-of-the-art Radalink AirCat monitors. In fact, it has been engineered to be the MOST sensitive, reliable, and accurate monitor ever.
Radon levels vary from home to home, so the only way to know if your home has a problem is to test. Take the first step toward a healthy home and call us today.
