Radon Mitigation in Des Moines

What is radon?

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that escapes when uranium in the soil decays. Radon becomes concentrated in a home, school or workplace as it seeps through cracks in the foundation or other natural openings in a structure.

At SWAT Environmental, we are dedicated to protecting families in Des Moines from radon exposure. Through our radon remediation process, our radon mitigation technicians have installed radon mitigation systems that reduce radon gas and make the air you breathe safer.

Radon in Des Moines:

Any home in the Des Moines area is at risk for elevated radon levels. Radon testing is the only way to know if your home has harmful radon levels.

According to the Iowa Department of Public Health radon gas initiative:

• 50% of homes across Iowa and including Des Moines are above EPA’s recommended action level.
• Des Moines is designated a radon gas Zone 1 by the EPA, having average radon levels above 4.0 pCi/L.
• Radon gas causes over 20,000 radon-related death each year.
• The Surgeon General has warned that radon gas exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.