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SIX THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RADON
Did you know that Iowa has the highest average indoor concentration of radon in the country?
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Radon is a radioactive gas formed in the soil and can move from the ground and accumulate in homes.
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Radon decay products emit alpha particles which are known to damage DNA and cause cancer.
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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. The EPA estimates that radon is responsible for 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year in the U.S.
5. Radon is colorless and odorless.
The only way to know if you have elevated levels is to test.
6. Even if your home has already been tested. The EPA
recommends additional testing every 2 years as radon
concentrations can fluctuate over time. This also includes
home that have a mitigation system installed. Since radon is
colorless and odorless there is not a sure way to know if your
mitigation system is working properly unless you test.
THE GOOD NEWS:
The good news is that radon testing is incredibly convenient and affordable.
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For as little as $130, you can hire an IDPH certified professional to come test your home for radon and you'll have the results in just a couple days.
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Timmerman Radon Testing, LLC is certified with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and offers affordable radon testing in the local Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Corridor.
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If you'd like to get your home tested, you can click “Schedule Test” button on this website or call 319-213-0228.
