The Importance of Radon Testing in Schools
Children spend a considerable amount of time in schools. A high concentration of the deadly radon gas can cause serious health problems. Keeping this is mind, radon testing in schools should no longer be an option, rather a mandatory test that all schools all over the country should undertake!
This radioactive radon gas claims 20,000 lives every year in the US. Per a nationwide survey, nearly one in five schools in the country has at least one schoolroom with a short-term radon level above the recommended EPA action level of 4 pCi/L (picoCuries per liter). According to EPA, above 70,000 schoolrooms have high short-term radon levels.
As this gas is invisible and odorless, the only way to resolve this problem is to conduct radon testing in schools and homes. The process of testing is very simple and economical, and every school in the country needs to take concrete steps towards for radon testing and remediation. A school can conduct the tests themselves, in which case they need to:
Radon Rid provides professional and certified radon testing and remediation services in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware Counties. They are one of the most sought after for radon testing in schools and homes in this area because they
About Radon-Rid, LLC:
Radon-Rid, LLC is a fully insured, licensed, and certified radon testing and radon mitigation company. We are certified by the PA-DEP (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection) to perform radon testing and radon remediation services in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County and Delaware County. Call us at (610) 624-6928 or contact Radon Rid to schedule or book an appointment to test your home for radon gas.
This radioactive radon gas claims 20,000 lives every year in the US. Per a nationwide survey, nearly one in five schools in the country has at least one schoolroom with a short-term radon level above the recommended EPA action level of 4 pCi/L (picoCuries per liter). According to EPA, above 70,000 schoolrooms have high short-term radon levels.
As this gas is invisible and odorless, the only way to resolve this problem is to conduct radon testing in schools and homes. The process of testing is very simple and economical, and every school in the country needs to take concrete steps towards for radon testing and remediation. A school can conduct the tests themselves, in which case they need to:
- Form a radon team to come up with a plan, develop a systematic approach, identify action steps and set a schedule for the testing plan.
- Determine what type of test kits to use and which rooms to be tested.
- Identify the budget and resources available for testing.
- Estimate the number of test kits needed and determine where to place the test kits.
- If elevated radon levels are found, survey the buildings for issues that could be allowing radon to enter, such as cracks in the foundation, expansion joints, etc.
- Track radon test results and follow-up testing plans with all stakeholders including parents
Radon Rid provides professional and certified radon testing and remediation services in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware Counties. They are one of the most sought after for radon testing in schools and homes in this area because they
- have a knowledgeable and experienced staff
- modern, latest, hi-tech equipment
- offer free on-site walkthroughs
- arrange for a proposal with a certified specialist
About Radon-Rid, LLC:
Radon-Rid, LLC is a fully insured, licensed, and certified radon testing and radon mitigation company. We are certified by the PA-DEP (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection) to perform radon testing and radon remediation services in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County and Delaware County. Call us at (610) 624-6928 or contact Radon Rid to schedule or book an appointment to test your home for radon gas.
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