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Radon testing measures the amount of radon in a building, and radon abatement, also called mitigation, lowers it. Testing tells you whether a home has a problem, and abatement fixes it by venting radon safely outside. The EPA recommends testing every home and taking action ...


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Radon is common across Colorado, where about half of homes test above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. The Front Range, including Denver, sits on uranium-rich soil that releases radon into homes. Because levels vary house to house, the only way to know yours is to test, then mitigate if...


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Radon mitigation systems need light, regular maintenance to keep working. Check the fan’s pressure gauge monthly, listen for changes in fan noise, and have the system inspected every two years. Most radon fans last about five to ten years before they need rep...


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Home health hazards are environmental conditions in residential buildings that can cause illness or injury. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development identifies eight primary hazards: radon, mold, carbon monoxide, indoor air pollutants, lead, unsafe drinking water, pests, and household chemical...


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The numbers in the 2026 Indoor Environments Association (AARST) Radon Report Card for Illinois are striking. Out of 108,909 pre-mitigation tests recorded statewide, 43% came back at or above 4 pCi/L, the le...


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