Radon
"Indoor radon gas is a national health problem. Radon causes thousands of deaths each year. Millions of homes have elevated radon levels. Homes should be tested for radon. When elevated levels are confirmed, the problem should be corrected."
~ Surgeon General of the United States
What should I do if I have not tested my home?
What should I do if testing indicates I have an elevated radon level?
Compliance, Inc. can provide certified individuals (NEHA) for testing and mitigation services for residential and commercial applications. We are experienced with lowering radon levels in houses to below EPA Action Levels. If you are interested in testing, or need to lower the radon levels in your home, call us at (810) 225-8674 or toll free at (800) 922-3490.
What is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is tasteless, odorless, and colorless. It comes from the radioactive decay (breakdown) of radium, which comes from the radioactive decay of uranium, both of which are found in at least trace amounts in almost any kind of soil or rock. Granites, shales, phosphates, and certain other types of rock have higher than average concentrations of uranium, and as such, may produce higher concentrations of radon. However, elevated radon levels can occur even in areas with low concentrations of uranium in the soil or rocks. Click here for more information.
Radon Potential - Radon testing performed by the State of Michigan found that approximately 12% of all homes would have radon screening levels greater than 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/l) of air (the recommended action guideline set by EPA). In some counties, as many as 40-45 percent (or more) of the homes would have screening levels above the 4 pCi/l guideline. Click here for a copy of the survey.
For More Information Use These Radon Links
EPA's Radon Page
What is your Risk Factor? - EPA Risk Comparison Charts
PSA by EPA's Office of Radiation and Indoor Air
Radon Myths and Facts (EPA)
"A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family From Radon (Revised May 2007)"
EPA Radon Zones - Map of Michigan Counties
EPA Radon Zones - Map of the United States
Radon Informational Slide Show - Below is a slide-show format instructional presentation produced by Doug Kladder, Colorado Vintage Companies, presented by the US EPA and the Regional Radon Training Centers for many years, converted here to HTML. Click anywhere on the image to advance to the next frame; use your browser's back button to reverse. (Javascript-capable browsers only. Slide show will open in new browser window.)
Unit One (31 frames)
Introduction to Radon and Radioactivity
Unit Two (23 frames)
Radon Entry and Behavior
Unit Three(27 frames)
Radon Mitigation System, Design and Installation
