Radon mitigation is the term that refers to the methods that are used for Milwaukee WI Radon Removal. If an elevated radon level is detected through radon testing, and then eliminated, there could be as many as 20,000 deaths each year prevented due to lung cancer caused by radon exposure. The fact is you need professional services in order to have elevated radon levels removed from your home.
Radon is an odorless and invisible gas that is produced due to the natural breakdown of the uranium that is in soil. The gas can enter your home through openings that exist around drains and sump pumps or cracks that occur in the foundation of your home. While there are some areas in the U.S. that have higher levels of radon than others, elevated levels of radon have been found in all 50 of the U.S. states, including Wisconsin.
When You need Radon Mitigation Services
The EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, recommends that you not have a radon level over 4 pCi/L in your home. It is also suggested that anyone that has a home with levels in between 2 pCi/L and 4pCi/L have Milwaukee WI Radon Removal services to return to a normal and safe level.
It has been proven that radon is the second biggest attributing factor to the development of lung cancer, coming in only under smokers.
Methods of Radon Removal
When you do determine that you need Radon Measurement & Elimination Services there are a number of methods that will be used to eliminate its presence. However, most professional services agree that preventing the gas from entering your home is much more effective than having to eliminate it. Methods of prevention include sealing any cracks that are present in the foundation and sealing the openings that are present around pipes and drains leading into your home.
With innovative technology, there are many ways that you can prevent the entrance of radon gas in a new home. When you have this home constructed, you should inquire whether or not these protective features are used, and insist they are for your protection and the protection of your family.
