The Indoor Environments Association (IEA), formerly AARST, is a nonprofit dedicated to improving indoor air quality through ethical, science-based standards, including radon mitigation. One of their key resources is the annual Radon Report Cards, which use federal data to evaluate each state's radon policies, testing rates, and health impacts.
Oklahoma sees an estimated 312 radon-induced lung cancer cases per year. Despite these numbers, most homes and businesses in Oklahoma remain untested, and existing policies do little to address the issue.
The EPA’s outdated radon maps may no longer reflect current risks, as radon levels vary significantly due to modern building practices and localized geological factors.
If your next-door neighbor had a radon test and it came back below danger levels, does that mean your house is safe, too? Not necessarily—radon levels can vary wildly from state to state, county to county, and even home to home.
While installing a radon mitigation system is an essential step in reducing radon levels, it is equally crucial to verify that the system is working as intended. This is where radon mitigation compliance testing comes in, ensuring that the mitigation system adheres to established safety standards and effectively reduces indoor radon levels.
When it comes to the safety of your home or business, few features are as critical as a reliable radon mitigation system. However, the amount of suction required for optimal mitigation can vary depending on a number of factors such as design and size. To help determine the proper level of suction and measure the effectiveness of a mitigation system, we perform what is known as Pressure Field Extension testing.
HVAC systems play a crucial role in maintaining the comfort of our homes and businesses, and they can also have a direct impact on radon levels and mitigation efforts.
Radon poses a serious health risk in homes and businesses across the country. Radon can be dramatically reduced by having a professionally installed radon mitigation system, and in addition, there are several benefits to having a radon mitigation system that you may not know about.
Sub-slab depressurization systems are the most common method used to protect building occupants from soil gas intrusion, particularly radon gas. But what exactly is a sub-slab depressurization system, how does it work, and what makes it so effective at mitigating indoor radon?
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, about one in five homes in the state has elevated radon levels above the EPA's recommended action level of 4 pCi/L. If you're a homeowner or property manager in Texas, it's crucial to understand the risks of radon exposure and to take action to protect your family, tenants, and employees.
