Radon Testing Services (Connecticut and Rhode Island)
What is Radon? Radon is an odorless, colorless, and radioactive gas. It comes from the decay of Uranium found in rocks. It is found in high levels in 10-20% of homes in New England (above 4 pCi/liter). It has a half life of about 7 days
Mystic Air has Accredited Radon Inspectors offering air and water sampling using short term (2-7 days) and longer methods (3-6 months) for commercial and residential buildings.
For Schools:
Based on more recent findings, EPA continues to advise U.S. Schools to test for radon and to reduce levels to below 4 pCi/L.The amount of radon gas in the air is measured in picocuries per liter of air or pCi/L. EPA recommends that schools take action to reduce the level of radon when levels are 4 pCi/L or higher. Testing is the only way to determine whether or not the radon concentration in a school room is below the action level. Because radon levels in schools have been found to vary significantly from room to room, schools should test all frequently-occupied rooms in contact with the ground. If a room is found to have a level of 4 pCi/L or greater, this measurement result should be confirmed with another test. If the second test is also at or above 4 pCi/L, schools should take action to reduce the radon level to below 4 pCi/L.
Testing should be conducted between October and March and when the school HVAC system is running normally (not in energy conservation sometimes used on weekends and for vacations). Windows must and doors must be kept closed when not in use during the test period
In Connecticut the initial survey is for every room and then 10% of the rooms every 5 years.
800 247 7746 call us
What is Radon? Radon is an odorless, colorless, and radioactive gas. It comes from the decay of Uranium found in rocks. It is found in high levels in 10-20% of homes in New England (above 4 pCi/liter). It has a half life of about 7 days
Mystic Air has Accredited Radon Inspectors offering air and water sampling using short term (2-7 days) and longer methods (3-6 months) for commercial and residential buildings.
For Schools:
Based on more recent findings, EPA continues to advise U.S. Schools to test for radon and to reduce levels to below 4 pCi/L.The amount of radon gas in the air is measured in picocuries per liter of air or pCi/L. EPA recommends that schools take action to reduce the level of radon when levels are 4 pCi/L or higher. Testing is the only way to determine whether or not the radon concentration in a school room is below the action level. Because radon levels in schools have been found to vary significantly from room to room, schools should test all frequently-occupied rooms in contact with the ground. If a room is found to have a level of 4 pCi/L or greater, this measurement result should be confirmed with another test. If the second test is also at or above 4 pCi/L, schools should take action to reduce the radon level to below 4 pCi/L.
Testing should be conducted between October and March and when the school HVAC system is running normally (not in energy conservation sometimes used on weekends and for vacations). Windows must and doors must be kept closed when not in use during the test period
In Connecticut the initial survey is for every room and then 10% of the rooms every 5 years.
800 247 7746 call us