Radon in Classrooms!

The E.P.A. tested in a sample of schools nationwide between 1990 and 1991. The resulting study of 927 public schools concluded that over 70,000 classrooms in the United States were likely to have radon concentrations that equal or exceed the E.P.A.’s action level. But little has been done to fix the problem. More that 20 years later, only a few states have laws that require some form of radon testing in schools, even though sending a student to a classroom with high radon concentrations presents a cancer risk similar to requiring that student to smoke a few cigarettes during the school day.

Radon Measurements

Short-term and long-term test kits are available at www.mallonconstructionandradon.com. State radon programs or local chapters of the American Lung Association can provide a list of licensed radon measurement professionals.
When testing, be sure to follow directions

on placement and time period for testing closely. Give us a call if you have any questions about using the test kit or reading the result. 319-987-3418

Lonnie Mallon, President

Classrooms present another hazard. The E.P.A. tested for radon in a sample of schools nationwide between 1990 and 1991. The resulting study of 927 public schools concluded that over 70,000 classrooms in the United States were likely to have radon concentrations that equal or exCeed the E.P.A.'s action level. But little has been done to fix the problem. More than 20 years later, only a few states have laws that require some form of radon testing in schools.

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Radon News... FYI

In 1986 and again in 1988, Congress directed the E.P.A. to reduce the public's exposure to radon. No substantial progress has been made. Because builders chose to continue to build homes without radon-resistant features faster than radon was being reduced in existing homes millions of additional homes built since 1990 have been added to the tens of millions already in need of radon reduction.

Radon is Real!

On behalf of my husband and many friends, 
Gloria Linnertz, VP Cancer Survivors Against Radon
Many of us are not longer present in physical form but no doubt we are here in spirit and represent the thousands of people from every state who die each year from radon-induced lung cancer. We comprise an organization of people who didn't know they were living with elevated levels of radon until the diagnosis of lung cancer invaded out lives and souls.
  We urge you to consider sponsoring legislative bills that will help our citizens realize that they may be living with this silent killer, but that it is easy to test and fix if the level is elevated. For some of us, this life-saving measure is too late, but others of us are fighting each day to make a difference so no one else lives, works,or is schooled in environments with radioactive radon gas.
Please contact us for any questions you may have about Radon Gas or to purchase your test kit!  www.mallonconstructionandradon.com
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