Radon gas is a very complex health hazard and requires measurement and mitigation providers who understand how radon breaks down, how it moves through the earth, and, most importantly, how it enters your home and what is required to remove it. EPA has very stringent requirements for those testing or doing mitigation in homes. Although being EPA listed is not yet a requirement in the State of Idaho or Washington, the EPA strongly recommends that you “…make sure that the company you hire is listed in EPA’s National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) as a measurement or mitigation provider. EPA’s NRPP Program is designed to help you get reliable radon tests or mitigation removal results. Program participants are required to show their ability to make accurate tests and follow quality assurance and EPA test guidelines. Make sure you ask to see the professional radon or mitigation providers ID card. Contact y our state radon office for information about NRPP or state certified contractors.”

“indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country. It’s important to know that this thread is completely preventable/ Radon can be detected with a simple test and fixed through well-established venting techniques.

Radon has been found in homes all over the U.S. Approximately 57% of the radon levels reported in Kootenai County, ID have been equal to or greater than the action level set by the EPA and 59% of the Spokane County homes have high radon levels – 12% are over 20 pCi/L.

Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Our home can trap radon inside.

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You cannot see radon. You cannot smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. That is because when you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.