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Iowa State Home Inspections Radon Gas TestingWhat can I say about Radon…? Colorless odorless radon gas is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). Our Certified radon testing for homes in is the first step to identify your risk associated with radon gas. Radon gas is a natural process that comes from the earth, caused by the decay of uranium present in all types of soils. Different parts of the U.S. have higher average Radon gas readings than others. No matter where you live, the only way to know your radon risk is by having a EPA certified radon test performed. Do you live in the state of Iowa? Here are two valuable resource that have been compiled by the Iowa Department of Public Health; Iowa State Radon Map and Radon Levels by Iowa State Counties. The Radon map shows the percentage of homes in an area with Radon levels above the EPA recommendation of 4 pCi/L (Pico Curies Per Liter) for Radon concentration in living areas. The test is not expensive and should be done on a regular basis. We provide EPA certified radon testing for Iowa homes. Our suggestion to all our clients is to surf the web and do some research about Radon. Our goal is not to scare you, but to make you aware that there is a real potential for the presence of radon gas in your home. Contact Iowa State Home Inspections to learn more about radon testing for your home and about radon gas. Contact Us Today for an Appointment
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