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Q: What is all the "hype" about radon?
A:
Radon may reach higher concentrations in buildings than outside due to the dynamic forces of construction characteristics
and quantities of radon beneath the home. Breathing in radon, like smoking, causes lung cancer. It is this continual
exposure to elevated levels of radon gas that causes lung cancer in about 20,000 people per year. That's about 50 people
per day! The EPA, Surgeon General, American Lung Association, and American Medical Association, among others, recommends that
you test your home for radon gas. Furthermore, if you have radon levels that exceed 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) that
you take steps to reduce radon to lower levels.
Q: How do I test my house for radon gas?
A: You
may call Advanced Radiation Monitoring Service, Inc. radon testing hot-line at 1.888.44.RADON
(1.888.447.2366) to obtain a test kit or order one through our website to obtain a radon test kit.
Q: Once
I find elevated levels of radon gas, how do I get it fixed?
A: You may call A.R.M.S., Inc. or order a free quotation
using our website.
We will need specific information about your radon test results, construction characteristics of your
home and your contact information.
Q: Is there Radon in our water supply?
A: The only way to tell is
to test for radon in water. Radon tests for water may be obtained by contacting ARMS, Inc. by calling us or ordering testing
supplies through this website. Radon typically has greater concentrations in private well water supplies, however, some municipal
supplies also contain elevated levels of radon in them.
Q: How is radon in water treated?
A: Radon in
water may be treated in two common methods. The first method is granular activated carbon filtration. This method is usually
used in lower concentrations of radon and water and has some issues in dealing with the deposition of radioactive material
and accumulation in the charcoal bed of these units. The second method of treatment is aeration of the water supply and venting
of its radon gas byproduct. The byproduct of radon gas is eliminated by discharging the gas in the same manner as active soil
depressurization of radon gas. Aeration may be used for either lower or elevated levels of radon in water. Both filtration
and aeration is done by our radon remediation staff at ARMS, Inc.
Q: How may I find out more about radon?
A: The EPA and some local health agencies usually has free brochures about radon and you may reach some of these through
the links we have on our website.
Advanced Radiation Monitoring Service, Inc. (A.R.M.S.,Inc.), Mattawan, Michigan* Call 1.269.668.5246 *Quality Service
Since 1986.
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