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Accredited Radon Mitigation recommends that all homes be tested for radon gas. For more information about reducing your home's radon levels, call (610) 489-4501.

/EIN News/ Some of the Eastern Pennsylvania towns affected by radon are Norristown, Havertown, Bethlehem, Aston, Kunkletown, Collegeville, Phoenixville, Easton, Wayne, Media, Lansdale, Ambler, Breinigsville, North Wales, Philadelphia, Macungie, Royersford, Elkins Park, Eagleville, and Emmaus. When radon levels are found to be 4.0 or higher, a radon removal system can be installed to fix the problem. This is known as “radon mitigation” or “remediation.”

According to the Surgeon General of the United States, radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking. Pennsylvania has radon levels that are much higher than the national average which is why testing for this dangerous gas is all the more important if you live in PA. Some of the known radon “hot spots” are located in Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Berks, Lancaster, Northampton County, Lehigh, Lebanon, York, Dauphin, Schuylkill, and Carbon Counties. Keep in mind, that radon problems are not exclusive to these areas. All homes should be tested regardless of location or type of construction.

“You cannot see, smell, or taste radon gas so the only way to know if a home has a radon problem is to conduct a test” according to Thomas Hollingsworth, a certified radon specialist with Accredited Radon Mitigation. Radon test kits are available from local hardware stores, health departments, or directly from Accredited Radon Mitigation by calling (610) 489-4501 or visiting their website: http://www.Accredited-Radon.com. Radon testing is easy and inexpensive and should be a routine part of home maintenance especially in areas with known radon problems. These areas include Reading, Harrisburg, Orefield, Bethlehem, Drexel Hill, Whitehall, Wallingford, Conshohocken, Langhorne, Harleysville, Skippack, Glenside, Blue Bell, Nazareth, Easton, Scranton, King of Prussia, and surrounding PA communities.

When a radon measurement in a home, office, school, or commercial building is 4.0 or higher, action should be taken to reduce the levels. Radon gas abatement (radon removal) is achieved via the installation of a ventilation system by a qualified radon reduction company. These companies are also known as radon mitigation contractors or “mitigators.” A radon remediation system can be installed in most homes for under $1,000. This is a small price to pay to reduce the risk of lung cancer. More information about reducing your family's exposure to radon gas is available at http://www.PA-Radon-Mitigation.com or by calling 1-800-61-RADON.