Why should you test for Radon Gas?

Dallas,

We hear a variation of this question all the time. We typically use this in the reply.

John Mallon

These Organizations urge that all habitable Structures

be tested for Radon and corrected if level is above 4.0 pCi/l.

Ø Dept. of Health and Human Services

Ø The U.S. Surgeon General

Ø The American Medical Association

Ø The American Lung Association

Ø The American Public Health Association

Ø The National Academy of Science

Ø Council on Radiation Protection

Ø Centers for Disease Control

Sep 1

I believe you can add the World Health Organization to that list. I think John's idea of a short statement and the list of organizations is the best way to handle the situation. It is very brief and delivers a ton of credibility.

-Jay Bauder

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