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Radon Tests Performed by Pristine
Champaign County residents, please see...
What is radon?Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. The release of this radioactive gas enters the air you breathe, causing a potential health risk to you and your family. Radon gas can be found in just about anywhere. It can get into any type of building -- homes, offices, and schools -- and build up to high levels.
What you should know about radonRadon is a cancer causing radioactive gas.You cannot see radon and you cannot smell it or taste it, but it may be a problem in your home. This is because when you breathe air-containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. For more information, view the EPA publication "A Citizens Guide to Radon". You should test for radon. Testing is the only way to find out about your home's radon level. The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes for radon. You can fix a radon problem. If you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels. If you are buying a home. EPA recommends that you obtain the radon level in the home you are considering buying. An EPA publication "The Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide" is a very detailed and informative resource on radon. EPA also recommends that you use a certified or state licensed radon tester to perform the test. If elevated levels are found, it is recommended that these levels be reduced. In most cases, a professional can accomplish this at reasonable cost. |
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Zone 1 |
Highest Potential (Greater than 4 pCi/L) |
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Zone 2 |
Moderate Potential (From 2 to 4 pCi/L) |
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Zone 3 |
Low Potential (Less than 2 pCi/L) |
Short-Term Radon Test Pristine Home
Inspections offers radon testing using state-of-the-art Radalink AirCat
monitors. In fact, it's been engineered to be the MOST sensitive,
reliable, and accurate monitor ever. These high-tech units use sophisticated
technology that eliminates the high or low bias of most passive type
measuring devices - the kind you purchase at the hardware store, home center,
etc. The monitor will take hourly readings of Barometric pressure,
temperature, and relative humidity. The hourly readings and tamper deterrents
eliminate false accusations of human interference that can easily occur with
other test devices. The test can run from the state required minimum of 48
hours up to 132 hours (5 1/2 days). The detailed report is emailed to you and
Pristine Home Inspections within one hour after the data is transmitted to
Radalink's central analysis facility. No delayed test results!
Download our Radon Test Authorization Agreement Form (PDF) Download a Sample Radon Report (PDF) Long-Term Radon Detection
For long-term detection, Pristine Home Inspections now sells the SafetySiren Pro Series 3 Electronic Radon Gas Detector for only $130.00. The Pro Series 3 Electronic Radon Gas Detector is the only radon gas detector on the market designed for use by the homeowner. This detector allows the homeowner to monitor the radon level in their home with an easy-to-read digital display. For additional information, click the picture at the left to download the detector's brochure (PDF).John Cheney, Illinois Licensed Radon Measurement Technician, Lic.#RNIT2007202 Larry Meister, Illinois Licensed Radon Measurement Technician, Lic.#RNIT2007223 |
