RADON TESTING:

ISSUE:

Radon Air

• Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the number one indoor air pollutant in the country.
• Average outdoor concentration of Radon in Maine is 0.5 to 0.8 pCi/L.
• Maine CDC recommends mitigation when indoor air is 2.0 pCi/L or more.
• 1 in 3 homes will have a problem in Maine.

Radon Water

• Radon in the soil dissolves into the groundwater and may be present in well water.
• Radon gas escapes quickly from running water and becomes a pollutant in your home's air.
• The problem arises when you are running the water in your shower, dishwasher, washing machine, or other water-using appliance.
• Maine CDC recommends mitigation of radon in water for levels over 4000 pCi/L.
  
  

SERVICE:

PROPERTIES FOR SALE:
Radon testing on a property for sale in the State of Maine, must be done by a State Registered Radon Service Provider. Our Radon Service Providers set 3 test devices in conformance with Federal EPA guidelines. Our Testing Laboratory, registered with the State of Maine, conducts the analysis and issues a report the next business day after the samples are received. Our Radon Professionals can help guide you in your decision-making process.

PROPERTIES NOT FOR SALE:
A homeowner can test the air or water for radon in their own house at any time other than when it is for sale. Contact www.RadonCheckInc.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Note that samples for radon testing must be received in the laboratory no later than days after the radon water sample has been collected or the
radon air vials have been closed. For additional information on water quality, please see the "Radon" section of our Links / Information page.