Raising Radon Awareness

Radon is one of those things that we seldom think about, if ever. Unfortunately, radon is something that can no longer be avoided. If you own a house, are looking to buy one, or are currently renting your residence, it’s in your best interest to consider radon a natural health risk and get the facts straight. It's time we all take a step in the right direction and learn what we can do to protect ourselves and our family members from the dangers of radon gas. Everyone is exposed to some air pollutants (like radon gas) on an everyday basis - in your home and in your place of business. There is even radon gas in the air we breathe outdoors, but in small enough doses as to leave minimal risk. That's right, the Environmental Protection Agency has stated that the average outdoor radon level is between 0.4pCi/L and 0.7pCi/L. The problem we face in our homes and at work is that exposure of elevated amounts of radon gas over a prolonged period of time can cause serious (and sometimes fatal) health risks, like cancer or lung health issues. Read more at http://swat-radon.com/index.php/radon-information/112-raising-radon-awareness