Radon Testing Stratford CT

If you need radon testing in Stratford CT, then you’ve come to the right place. Approximately 1 home in 15 across the nation has unacceptably high radon levels, but in CT alone it’s 1 in 3.

According to the EPA, Stratford CT is in a Radon Zone of 1, also known as the Red zone. Zone 1’s have the highest potential to have radon present inside. If your levels are greater than 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter), then it’s above recommended levels assigned by the EPA. Stratford is located in one of the highest risk areas in the country. However, with any household or business, regardless of Radon Zone, it’s suggested your home be tested.

Continue reading for more information about radon, where it’s found, and what steps to take if your levels are elevated.

WHERE DOES RADON COME FROM?

According to the EPA, negative pressure caused by wind raises radon levels inside of homes. Also, the EPA states, “rain, snow, and sleet” captures radon in the air and pulls it into the ground. This action causes the level of radon to rise in the soil. If you don’t get your home tested, then you’ll never be 100% sure of the levels. JR Dockendorff Environmental is waiting for your call when you’re ready to test the radon levels in your home. Our company has been serving CT residents for years. We have competitive prices, and a great reputation. Regardless if you live in Stratford, or another CT city, you can view this map to see how your homes potential risk for radon. If you’d like to learn more, then keep reading below for more information.

What is Radon?

Simply stated, radon is a radioactive gas created in the soil. It can sometimes rise into homes ad businesses from the basement foundation. It’s known to cause cancer, so if you’re unsure of the levels in your home, then call us right away. The CT Department of Public Health recommends you test your home regularly. If we find elevated levels in your home found, then appropriate measures will be taken to mitigate it.

WHERE IS RADON FOUND?

Radon is a radioactive, invisible, odorless and occurs naturally in soil, rock and water across the country. Although relatively harmless when diluted in the open air, radon can pose a serious health threat when concentrated indoors. When inhaled, it releases a small burst of energy that’s able to damage the DNA in lung tissue over time and lead to lung cancer.

The Stratford Health Department encourages residents to test their homes for elevated levels of radon regularly. It’s especially important to test if you’ve never done so before, or if you’ve undergone any new construction.

To learn more about radon, you can also visit the site below:

Environmental Protection Agency

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/

or Call Us at 860-213-2982