Radon in Portland (Video and Interactive Map)
Interactive Radon Map
What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas emanating from the decay of radioactive materials in the soil below the house.
Why Should Radon be Tested?
Radon is the single leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. It's also believed to be worse than second hand smoke. Read More
How can you tell if a property has high Radon?
You can't. The only way to tell if a property has high radon is to have it tested. While some areas tend to have higher concentrations than others, one property can have very high concentrations and the property next door very little.
How prevalent are high radon levels in the United States?
The EPA estimates 1 in 15 homes has radon levels above 4 pCi/L, which is the level where remediation is recommended.
Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas emanating from the decay of radioactive materials in the soil below the house.
Why Should Radon be Tested?
Radon is the single leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. It's also believed to be worse than second hand smoke. Read More
How can you tell if a property has high Radon?
You can't. The only way to tell if a property has high radon is to have it tested. While some areas tend to have higher concentrations than others, one property can have very high concentrations and the property next door very little.
How prevalent are high radon levels in the United States?
The EPA estimates 1 in 15 homes has radon levels above 4 pCi/L, which is the level where remediation is recommended.
How do you lower radon levels?
A radon mitigation system in most circumstances consists of a fan that pulls radon laden air from the crawlspace or under the basement floor and vents it outside. That's it.
A radon mitigation system in most circumstances consists of a fan that pulls radon laden air from the crawlspace or under the basement floor and vents it outside. That's it.