March 8th, 2012 3:27 PM by Office Fax
Radon is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas that many homeowners know far too little about. Radon comes from the soil outside of a home, and as it rises from the ground, can enter and become trapped in homes. Having elevated levels of radon in a home can pose health problems to current and potential homeowners and it can be a problem for both new and old homes. If your house tests above 4 pCi/L, the EPA recommends taking action by contacting a professional to reduce your homes radon levels. Possible radon reduction solutions can be as simple as adding a vent fan to your existing passive mitigation system which can cost as little as $300. Of course other solutions, depending on the situation, can be more complicated and costly. Be sure to keep documentation of all radon tests you conduct in your home for future potential home buyer inquiries. Likewise, if you are looking to buy a home, it would be wise to ask if the property has been tested for radon in the past. Missouri home owners can acquire free radon testing kits from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services by following the link below:
http://health.mo.gov/living/environment/radon/testkit.php