Radon Testing

What is your home Radon Level? Call us for testing.

Jay Takahashi - Certified by NEHA-NRPP

National Environmental Health Association – National Radon Proficiency Program

Residential Measurement Provider
NEHA NRPP ID 105998RT http://www.neha-nrpp.org/providers/105998.html

 Jay is a Residential Measurement Provider for Standard and Analytical Services, and has demonstrated knowledge of U.S. EPA radon measurement protocols for the placement and retrieval of radon measurement devices.  Jay has also demonstrated knowledge of the proper interpretation of results obtained in residential settings.  Furthermore, Jay possesses and analyzes radon measurement devices. He is also able to characterize trends in radon concentration and determine unusual conditions arising from such influences as weather changes or occupant tampering of a test. To maintain this additional classification, Jay must follow strict quality assurance, quality control guidelines, and device-specific protocols and calibrate each instrument annually. Although this classification is specific for measurements in homes, it does not preclude the ability to conduct radon measurement surveys in large buildings or to take samples for radon in water, provided that the appropriate protocols are followed.

What is Radon?

• It is a gas.

• It is naturally occurring.

• It is inert and cannot be seen or smelled.

• It enters buildings from the soil beneath them.

• It is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.

Should You be Concerned About Radon?

• Radon enters the interior air space of a building.

• When you inhale, you will breathe in both radon and radon decay products.  The radon is exhaled and the radon decay products will stick to the lung tissue. Then, before your lungs can clear the radon decay products, they can further break down and irradiate the lung tissue.

Should You Test for Radon?

• Testing is the only way to find out your home’s radon levels. The EPA and Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon.

Can You Fix a Radon Problem?

• If it is found that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem.  Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.

EPA Publications

A Citizen’s Guide to Radon:  http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html

 Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction:  http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html

 Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon:  http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html

 Radon Zone Map:  http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap.html