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RADON MYTH: I live in an area that doesn’t have any radon problems. FACT: Some areas of the country have been shown to have lower radon levels on average than others, but serious problems have been found in every State and in many areas that used to be considered low risk. RADON MYTH: My home… Read More

The most effective way to get rid of radon is to install a radon removal system that draws the radon out of the soil before it even has an opportunity to enter the house. These systems are called "Sub Slab Depressurization Systems" or "Active Soil Depressurization Systems". These radon removal systems operate by using a… Read More

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE People often do not understand how Radon causes lung cancer. Today, we will explain how & why Radon causes cancer. Radon is a radioactive element. All radioactive elements break down (radioactive decay) over time through a process measured in half-lives. As these elements break down, they actually… Read More

What Type Of Radon Removal System is Best For My House? A radon specialist can help to determine which type of  radon removal system is best for you. Your home may need a combination of types and may also need sealing work as part of the system. A radon mitigator will usually perform diagnostics before… Read More

Radon exposure can lead to many health risks. The most common health risk associated to radon is lung cancer. Breathing in high levels of radon increases your risk of lung cancer. The EPA has estimated that approximately 20,000 deaths occur each year from radon related lung cancer. If you smoke, your chances of lung cancer… Read More

We wrote last week in our Radon Resolution that you could send a letter to the editor. Well, we took our own advice & forwarded this letter to all of our local newspapers. Dear Editor, I am writing to bring awareness to the fact the January is National Radon Action Month. This has been designated… Read More

January is National Radon Action Month. The EPA has designated January to be National Radon Action Month to help reduce your family’s risk of lung cancer. In partnership with the EPA, we have created a Radon Resolution. This Radon Resolution contains four simple things your family can do to help reduce your risk of lung… Read More

Radon exposure is always on our minds here at Trinity Radon. We think it would be great if it was on everyone’s minds! Each year, 160,000 people die from Lung Cancer. That is more than Breast, Prostate & Colorectal cancer deaths combined. Extended radon exposure can lead to lung cancer and accounts for 16,000 of… Read More

We have a special guest post reblogged from Harold Wimmer. Wimmer is the CEO & National President of the American Lung Association. He firmly believes in helping smokers quit through offering support & education, as well as through research. This great article (which first appeared on HuffPost) profoundly brings to light the very serious issue… Read More

Many homeowners in Oswego, IL do not realize that Radon is a problem in their homes.  In reality, over 50% of homes tested in Kendall County from 2003-2009 exceeded the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L.  1 in 15 homes in Oswego have dangerous levels of radon. Oswego is located in Kendall County – which… Read More