Radon tests this winter
Published Thursday November 20th, 2008
Uranium and arsenic in the drinking water supply of some Harvey-area homes aren't the only issues facing residents of that community.
They are still awaiting test results for radon levels in their homes.
About 120 property owners signed up last summer for the tests.
The tests will be conducted this winter when conditions are best for the most accurate results.
Radon, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You can't see it or smell it, but radon is considered the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The cancer risk level rises significantly if you are a smoker.
Like uranium and arsenic, radon gas is generated by the natural radioactive breakdown of uranium in the soil. It can seep into indoor spaces through any air space or opening in homes with or without basements.
Installation of ventilation systems and sealing any foundation cracks and air leaks is the typical fix at a cost of between US$800-$2,500, according to the agency.
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