January is national radon action month and about 75% of homes in our area are affected.
Radon is a gas you can't see, smell or taste but it can be deadly. That being said, the EPA is asking people to take action and protect our health by getting our homes, workplace and schools tested.
A radon mitigator can install a soil suction system to draw the radon right out from under your feet. Your home's foundation will determine the best way to remove radon. Mike Hartman, owner of Radon Mitigation Systems, explains it doesn't matter what type of house you have, all can be at risk of radon exposure.
"Whether your house is built on slab or on a basement, radon emanates from the soil in the ground. It's going to be high no matter what. If your sitting on soil that is high in radon," Mike Hartman said.
Testing your home is the only way to tell if it does have radon. You can pick up a kit at your local hardware store.
The average indoor radon level is 1.3. The EPA recommends getting your home fixed if you have a radon level of 4 or more.
