What is Radon?
Radon is an invisible gas formed in the Earth’s crust. Radon is colorless and odorless.
It surrounds every one of us as part of the air we breathe.
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What Radon Does to Our Health:
When radon decays, it releases radioactive particles that can be
harmful to our lungs. In fact, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers in the US and, according to recent research, contributes to skin cancer.
Newborns/children are more susceptible to radon exposure due to
their lung shape and size. Radon is also proven to be harmful to pets.
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One out of three homes have high radon levels.
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Sources: National Institutes for Health, Centers for Disease Control
21,000
People Die From Radon-related
Lung Cancer Each Year in The United States.
Where Radon Comes From
The natural breakdown (radioactive decay) of uranium in:
How Radon Enters a Building
Air pressure differences between a building and the soil around its foundation create a vacuum and draw radon through cracks in the foundation, pipe fittings, shower, sump pump and windows.
Areas We Serve
Lower Hudson Valley NY (Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster Counties)
Fairfield County, CT​
Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6pm
Sat: 8am-5pm
Contact Us
Lance Dorfi, LLC
57 Westchester Avenue, Suite 208
Pound Ridge, NY 10576​
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Tel: 914-600-8044
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What Do My Radon Levels Mean?
Is Radon Common Where I Live?
There's no way to know how much radon is in your home unless a radon test is performed. View the maps below from the areas we serve in New York and Connecticut to get a better idea of if high radon levels are common in your town or county.
Source: www.radonmap.com
Source: New York State Department of Health
Source: New York State Department of Health
Source: www.radonmap.com
