What’s Considered a High Level of Radon?

What is a High Level of Radon?

Recently, I took a call from a potential client who happened to be a homeowner. She had purchased a home testing device and was testing various levels of her home. When we spoke, she mentioned that her levels didn’t seem “that bad,” but she was still curious about what our thoughts were on the subject.

Digging deeper, I learned that her average radon value was 5.6 pCi/l. Now, on the surface, it may not seem like a big deal. It’s only a “little over” the action limit of 4.0 pCi/l. So, as we continued our discussion, it allowed me to learn more about their day-to-day activities and home environment.

As a consumer, it’s almost as if we’ve been “programmed” to know about the radon action limit. So much so that many folks take it as a pass/fail decision without further consideration. Don’t get me wrong, in a real estate transaction it IS a pass/fail disclosure – but we’re talking about just living in a home. As a homeowner, or frankly, a tenant.

Consider What Your Radon Levels Mean For You & Your Family

Have you considered what your levels mean when it comes to how you use your home? Do you work outside of the home or travel a lot for work? What about those with a hybrid schedule? Are you retired? Do you work full-time from home, or are you a stay-at-home parent?? You may be very surprised by what a radon level will mean when taking into account how you utilize YOUR home.

Your radon level goes beyond just a pass or fail, and it’s important to take action before it becomes higher and has lasting effects on your family.

Have radon questions? We are happy to discuss your circumstances. Just give us a call at (630) 768-9836. We’ve been working with homeowners across the Chicagoland suburbs since 2008 to install mitigation systems and repair existing systems, keeping families safe from radon gas. If your Oswego, Naperville, Yorkville, Plainfield, Aurora, or Joliet home needs a radon mitigation system installed, trust the Guardian Radon team today.

***If you have found this article insightful, consider sharing it with your network of friends and family. Mary Anne Bice is the Business Manager for Guardian Radon and a long-time Radon Advocate in the community.