have radon levels that exceed the EPA action guideline of 4 pCi/L. At the present time, Massachusetts does not have any regulations in place to protect owners of existing homes from radon exposure. That is why it is important to test your home and take proper mitigation If my home has elevated radon levels in the air, steps if your home is found to contain elevated levels can it be fixed? of radon. Yes, in most cases it can. A method called active soil depressurization is typically used to fix or mitigate a Where can I obtain more information? home with elevated radon levels. This method creates The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s a zone of low pressure below the slab, which reduces Radon Assessment Unit can advise you on how to get the rate at which radon enters the home. In most (but your home tested and can assist you in interpreting not all) homes, radon levels can be mitigated to below results. Please contact the Radon Assessment Unit to 2 pCi/L. Although the EPA action guide for radon is 4 get more information. pCi/L, EPA also advises that you consider fixing your home if your radon levels are between 2 and 4 pCi/L.
have radon levels that exceed the EPA action guideline of 4 pCi/L. If my home has elevated radon levels in the air, can it be fixed? Yes, in most cases it can. A method called active soil depressurization is typically used to fix or mitigate a home with elevated radon levels. This method creates a zone of low pressure below the slab, which reduces the rate at which radon enters the home. In most (but not all) homes, radon levels can be mitigated to below 2 pCi/L. Although the EPA action guide for radon is 4 pCi/L, EPA also advises that you consider fixing your home if your radon levels are between 2 and 4 pCi/L. At the present time, Massachusetts does not have any regulations in place to protect owners of existing homes from radon exposure. That is why it is important to test your home and take proper mitigation steps if your home is found to contain elevated levels of radon. Where can I obtain more information? The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Radon Assessment Unit can advise you on how to get your home tested and can assist you in interpreting results. Please contact the Radon Assessment Unit to get more information.
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