Radon Information Photo Album: Installed Radon Mitigation System to Lower Down Initial Radon Level in Bridgeport, CT

With an initial radon level of 11.9 pCi/L prior to the installation of their Radon Mitigation System, the homeowners aim to lower it in the succeeding days.   If you’ve been asking, “what are safe radon levels,” the unfortunate answer is that no level of exposure to radon gas is considered safe. Radon levels can vary from one home to the next and can even fluctuate over time. Generally speaking, radon levels are highest during the winter months. One of the explanations for this is that snow and ice can form a temporary barrier over the ground. As a result, seeping into the foundation or basement of a home is the easiest way for the gas to travel. Basement radon levels are typically the highest, but the gas still can spread to the upper stories of a house and pose a threat.   Remember, radon levels can fluctuate and change over time. Even if the tests do not yield high levels, the EPA recommends retesting about every 2 years.