Eagle Home Inspections
January 2023 | Issue 23
January is National Radon Action Month

Home buyers often ask us
"What is radon and should I test for it?"
What is radon?
Radon is everywhere and is an odorless, tasteless, and invisible gas produced by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and water. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation, trapping radon inside, where it can build up over time.

Any home, no matter the age or condition, may have radon problems.

Radon is radioactive and, like arsenic and asbestos, a Class A carcinogen. After smoking, exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US and responsible for an estimated 21,000 deaths every year. The EPA recommends mitigation if the radon level in your home is 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) or higher.

Should I test my home?
The simple answer is YES! Above is the EPA map of radon zones in CT showing elevated levels across the state, with highest concentrations along our shoreline. If you have a well, we recommend testing the water for radon especially if your radon air levels are above normal limits. You can either test for radon on your own by purchasing a test kit from a lab or home improvement store, or you can have it professionally tested. 

Eagle offers our customers radon testing for both air and water when performed in conjunction with a complete home inspection.
Stay safe, stay informed, spread the word,
and test for radon.
To all NHMR members ~
Eagle is proud to sponsor this Thursday's After the Holidays event at
Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven. We'll have giveaways and raffle prizes.
This event has already sold out. Looking forward to a great time!
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