Whether you’re a school administrator, preschool principal or day care owner, you do everything possible to protect the children in your care. But there may be an invisible threat affecting both your students and staff. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), one in five schools nationwide has at least one room with radon levels above…
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Things Every Homeowner Should Know About the Importance of Radon Mitigation
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers nationwide. This radioactive gas forms naturally through the breakdown of uranium in the soil, which means there is no escaping it. Outside, radon levels average 0.4 pCi/L, a level considered harmless. However, in homes, it can quickly rise to hazardous levels….
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Upgrading Your Passive Radon System: Why Spring Is a Great Time to Go Active
As spring approaches, homeowners shift their focus to home maintenance, fresh air, and improving indoor air quality. One crucial yet often overlooked aspect of home safety is radon mitigation. If your home has a passive radon system, now is the perfect time to upgrade to an active radon mitigation system. Here’s why spring is an…
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Radon Mitigation in Schools: Protecting Students and Staff from Hidden Risk
When we think about creating a safe environment for students and teachers, we often focus on visible safety issues—clean classrooms, secure entrances, and fire drills. But there’s one invisible threat that too often goes unaddressed: radon gas. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the #1 cause of lung…