RADON

Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless and odorless radioactive gas which is produced as a result of radium decay. Concentrations vary from town to town.

Radon can enter the home as a gas (cracks in the basement or sump pump channels are prime conduits of radon gas) or can be present in one's well.

Concentrations of radon are measured in units referred to as picocuries per liter(pCi/L). The E.P.A. states that concentration of 4 pCi/L or greater in air and 5,000 pCi/L or greater in water, should be treated. (check News and Information: EPA and DEP Quality Guidelines Section for updates).

Homes with air radon levels exceeding the E.P.A guideline of 4 pCi/L can be successfully treated with a process referred to as sub slab depressurization (SSD). This process employs pvc piping and a fan system to lift and "vent" the radon gas out of the basement and safely out of the house.

E.W.S. provides, fast and convenient testing for radon along with written documentation and a plan for removal if present.(check : Air and water treatment: Radon for details)

E.W.S. provides not only complete testing for both air and water radon levels, but with expert training and certification, can mitigate the problem properly. Call E.W.S. at (800) 243-9326 for details or fill out an online form.

RADON: WATER

Depending upon your well's radon level, one of two general types of mitigation will be brought into play.

In homes with lower radon levels a whole house granular-activated charcoal carbon filter system (GAC) can be used.

In homes exceeding that level of radon, an aeration system, using air bubbles, vents the radon outside the home.

In either case, treatment should be predicted on the highest levels of radon encountered. Each home is unique and a thorough analysis of your particular home's needs should be done prior to any course of action.