WHAT IS RADON?
Radon is a Class A carcinogen, which means it has a known effect on humans. Radon is a natural radioactive gas. Not only is radon colorless, odorless, tasteless and chemically inert, radon is also the second leading cause of lung cancer. The first being smoking, this makes radon the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil, when a structure is built on top of the soil it becomes a trap for radon.
Radon is a Class A carcinogen, which means it has a known effect on humans. Radon is a natural radioactive gas. Not only is radon colorless, odorless, tasteless and chemically inert, radon is also the second leading cause of lung cancer. The first being smoking, this makes radon the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil, when a structure is built on top of the soil it becomes a trap for radon.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE RADON?
There is no way to know if you have high radon without testing for it. There are several types of devices to test for radon. You can test short term (2-7 days) or long term (minimum of 90 days). At Peoria Radon Testing, we use a Radalink Aircat monitors.
This monitor is a continuous radon monitor capable of short term testing. Our clients are provided with same day results on test preformed Monday-Saturday.
There is no way to know if you have high radon without testing for it. There are several types of devices to test for radon. You can test short term (2-7 days) or long term (minimum of 90 days). At Peoria Radon Testing, we use a Radalink Aircat monitors.
This monitor is a continuous radon monitor capable of short term testing. Our clients are provided with same day results on test preformed Monday-Saturday.
CAN I TEST MYSELF?
Radon test kits are available at most hardware stores and even free by contacting the Illinois Radon Hotline provided at the bottom of this page. Testing the home that you own is acceptable. However, the homeowner test kits will not give you certified results. Testing yourself also leaves room for a false reading. The homeowner would need to be mindful of closed-building conditions and proper test placement. As a professional tester, the results we issue are certified for up to 2 years after the measurement has been taken. All real estate transactions or results intended for business purpose require certified results from a measurement preformed to IEMA protocol.
Radon test kits are available at most hardware stores and even free by contacting the Illinois Radon Hotline provided at the bottom of this page. Testing the home that you own is acceptable. However, the homeowner test kits will not give you certified results. Testing yourself also leaves room for a false reading. The homeowner would need to be mindful of closed-building conditions and proper test placement. As a professional tester, the results we issue are certified for up to 2 years after the measurement has been taken. All real estate transactions or results intended for business purpose require certified results from a measurement preformed to IEMA protocol.
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WHAT DOES IT COST TO TEST?
$125 for initial radon testing and post testing $50 a machine after the first Cost is dependent on foundation type and square footage of your home. According to IEMA protocol, one monitor is needed for every 2000 sq ft of foundation. A machine is also required for every foundation type. So for example a house with a 1200 sq ft basement would need 1 machine. If you add a sunroom to this house on a slab, another machine would be required for the sunroom that sits on its own slab. |
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HOW CAN I HELP WITH THE TESTING PROCESS?
It is important to keep closed house conditions 12 hours prior to the test being set, and to maintain those conditions during the test. It is important to not touch, move, bump, or tamper with the machine in any way. Doing so will result in a invalid test that you still get charged for.
WHAT ARE CLOSED HOUSE CONDITIONS?
It is important to keep closed house conditions 12 hours prior to the test being set, and to maintain those conditions during the test. It is important to not touch, move, bump, or tamper with the machine in any way. Doing so will result in a invalid test that you still get charged for.
WHAT ARE CLOSED HOUSE CONDITIONS?
- Keeping all windows and doors closed except for normal entry and exit
- No operating fans that bring in external air
- No operating of fans that force internal air out
- No operating whole house fans
- A/C units should only operate on max-cool or recycle, no fresh air
- House temperature should be maintained between 67 and 77 degrees
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY RADON IS HIGH?
Dangerous levels of radon are considered anything over 4.0 pCi/L. Should your results come back over that, your next step is to contact a Mitigation professional.
Dangerous levels of radon are considered anything over 4.0 pCi/L. Should your results come back over that, your next step is to contact a Mitigation professional.
ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY- DIVISION OF NUCLEAR SAFETY (IEMA)
ADDRESS: 1035 OUTER PARK SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704
RADON HOTLINE: 1 (800) 325-1245 (217) 782-1324 TDD (217) 782-6133
ADDRESS: 1035 OUTER PARK SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704
RADON HOTLINE: 1 (800) 325-1245 (217) 782-1324 TDD (217) 782-6133