Summertime: when the kids are out of school and the adults
have barbecues. We know that summertime brings adventures and new experiences.
With the new adventures comes the risk of injuries and danger. SWAT Environmental wants to inform you of all
the threats of hazards that can arise in the summer months.
One of the other risks that can occur during the warm summer
months is Radon gas. According to a study done by Pennsylvania State
University, levels of radon gas may be as much as 10 times higher in the summer
than in the winter. Since Radon is found in the soil, the weather patterns and
temperature play a part in how high the levels could be. The main testing
season for this gas is in the winter, but with the conclusion of the study
saying that levels can be higher in the summer, homeowners are encouraged to
test year-round. Radon may also be a huge risk if temperatures get extremely
high in the summer. If the summer sees unusually high temps, homeowners may be
tempted to turn the air conditioning on, sealing the house from any outside
influence. This would keep all the radon-infused air inside, contaminating the
habitant’s lungs. With the environment always changing, temperatures fluctuate
every day. Testing for Radon gas in the summer is just another way of ensuring
the safety of the home.
Always make sure to acknowledge the possible dangers in
every day, summer living and try to diminish them. Most threats lay in unknown
areas. SWAT Environmental urges homeowners to pick up a test kit and test their
homes for the possibility of elevated levels of radon gas. One test goes a long
way in the continued safety and health of families nationwide. It is the
invisible dangers that can hurt the most.