Many homeowners assume that installing a passive radon system fully protects their home. In reality, that’s not the case. As radon is invisible, odorless and tasteless, you still need to test for radon — even if you have a passive system already in place. Passive systems are a good starting point, but they rarely keep…
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The Risks of Radon and How to Mitigate It in Your Home
Many people don’t know how to protect their homes and loved ones from the harmful effects of radon. When radon is responsible for around 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, understanding how to prevent it from entering your home is crucial. This comprehensive guide from SWAT Environmental explores everything you need to know, including what…
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Protect Your Home During National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Radon Action Month is a nationwide effort to raise public awareness about the dangers of radon, promote testing, and incentivize mitigation efforts to prevent its carcinogenic effects. As colder weather makes homes airtight and less ventilated, radon gas can build up…
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Why Radon Testing Is Crucial During Cold Months
Radon is a potentially lethal gas with many severe side effects. Since it is completely odorless, colorless and tasteless, it’s impossible to detect without testing. In winter, our families spend more time indoors, making it a crucial time to check radon levels to prevent harmful exposure. The Danger of Radon In addition to being hard…
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The Hidden Threat in Classrooms: How Radon Affects Indoor Air Quality in Schools
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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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…