National Radon Action Month Arrives as a Reminder to Test Homes and Buildings

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that although people can’t see, smell or taste radon, it could still be present at dangerous levels in a home. The agency goes on to report that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America, claiming the lives of about 21,000 people each year. To bring increased awareness of radon exposure risks, the EPA has designated January as National Radon Action Month. 

Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. It typically moves up through the ground (soil gas) to the air in homes and buildings through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter a building through well water. A home or building can trap radon inside and according to the EPA nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have an elevated radon level (4 pCi/L or more).

“Elevated levels of radon can be a problem in new or old properties and in buildings with or without basements,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Government agencies, such as the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General, have encouraged all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools and other buildings for radon. Testing is the only way to know if radon is a risk in a particular home or building.”

To identify exposure risks and determine if radon reduction systems need to be put in place, EMSL Analytical, Inc. provides radon testing services and user-friendly test kits. EMSL has also sponsored an educational video about radon that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/zxqQZMOoYI0. 

To learn more about testing for radon or other indoor air quality (IAQ), environmental, occupational, health and safety services, please visit www.EMSL.com or www.RadonTestingLab.com, call (800) 220-3675 or email  info@EMSL.com .

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical, Inc. is one of the leading testing laboratories with 40 locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP 797, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOC’s, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations.  In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.

Contact Information

Joseph Frasca

Senior Vice President of Marketing

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

(1) 856-303-2503

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