Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that seeps into our homes, schools and office builds affecting our indoor air quality. Over time, exposure to high levels of radon can cause radon induced lung cancer. In the state of Ohio more people die of lung cancer than any other type of cancer. The EPA has categorized Ohio as a zone 1 state. This means that over half the homes and buildings in the state will test high for radon gas. The US EPA, American Medical Association and the Surgeon General of the United States have all publicly made statements about the dangers of radon gas going so far as to say every home in the United States should be tested for radon gas.
The US EPA has declared January to be National Radon Action Month. We are asking our local media outlets to help us spread this vital public health message. One person dies every 22 minutes from radon induced Lung Cancer …this is a totally preventable statistic! By testing your home and if needed, installing a radon mitigation system, you can reduce the risk for every member of the family.
Ohio has been greatly affected by radon due to our abundance of high radon levels so it crucial to the public health that we help to educate the residence of this state on the dangers that may be lurking in their homes and offices. For more information on radon please visit our web site at www.azradon.com you can also visit the EPA web site on radon at www.epa.gov/radon/states/ohio.html.