RADON TESTING:

Issue:
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, carcinogenic gas that, according to the Surgeon General, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. "Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements." (United States Environmental Protection Agency, Document #402-K92-001, A Citizen's Guide to Radon, Fourth Edition)

Service:
Up-Country is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed and State registered primary laboratory for Radon-in-Air and Radon-in-Water testing. We perform all analysis in our Scarborough lab. Our consultants and technicians are also individually credentialed through the Maine State Radiation Control Program. Up-Country has both long- and short-term testing available using state-of-the art equipment such as E-Perms and Liquid Scintillation Devices.

Additional Information:
For additional information on Radon, please see the "Radon" section of our Links / Information page.