3 Myths About Radon in New Mexico Homes
Safe at Home in New Mexico knows that there is some confusion about radon testing. To help clear up any misinformation about the importance of radon testing and mitigation in Albuquerque and surrounding ar...
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What is radon and why does it matter?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is tasteless, odorless, and completely invisible. It is created from the decay of uraniam and can be found in many types of soil and rock as well as water. According to the Surgeon General, radon exposure is only second to tobacco in causing lung cancer in the United States. Long term exposure is a serious threat to your health and should be taken very seriously.
How do I tell if my home has elevated radon levels?
The only way to see if your home has unsafe levels is to test! These can take the form of short term (less than a week), long term (3 months or more), to continuous monitoring in some situations. Since it is a gas, it often builds in environments with less ventilation, this often causes levels to be higher in the winter when less windows are open. Thus, it’s important to be vigilant and test in a variety of conditions.
What can I do about radon?
If your home has unsafe radon levels, it’s imperative to implement a solution that responds to the unique needs of your home. What’s most important is to have a AARST-NRPP Certified radon expert implement a mitigation strategy. We’re committed to providing inexpensive and thorough solutions to keep you and your family free from unsafe exposure.
Here are the facts:
Radon
Radon exposure is estimated by the surgeon general to cause 22,000 deaths per year in the United States.
Lead
Lead is particularly dangerous to children because their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults do and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead.
A pregnant woman’s exposure to lead is of particular concern because it can result in exposure to her developing baby.
Homes built between 1960-1977 have a 24% chance of having lead-based paint
Homes built between 1940-1959 have a 69% chance
Homes built before 1940 have an 87% chance
Asbestos
More than 39,000 American lives are lost to asbestos-related disease every year
Asbestos in the home can lead to lung-cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis
Mold
Mold exposure can potentially lead to allergic reactions, asthma and other respiratory ailments.
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Radon Testing
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$20.00 per sample
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