You left know stone unturned and answered every question…
Dan, and all the folks at Alpha Detection and Control, you did such a wonderful job. This was our second Home that we had to have radon mitigated and it was much easier with your company. Being able to walk through with Dan was interesting, educational and it really put our mind at ease knowing [...]
How to Reduce Radon in Your Home [Pittsburgh, PA]
After having your home tested for radon, and it’s been confirmed that you have elevated radon levels, 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher… then your first step is to select a state certified and/or qualified radon mitigation contractor.
Pennsylvania requires radon professionals to be licensed, certified, and registered. Alpha Detection and Control is both certified [...]
We appreciate the timely and thorough manner of the…
Dan, A little note of much thanks! We appreciate the timely and thorough manner of the radon mitigation you performed for us. Not to mention the extra time and the personal touch you extended to us with our “first time buyer” questions.
Thank you very much!
PS. Great Looking radon system
Sincerely,
David And Melissa Collins,
Somerset Pa
Radon in Pittsburgh: A Health Hazard in Pennsylvania with a Simple Solution!
Pennsylvania has a serious radon problem. There are an estimated 860 - 3,800 lung cancer deaths per year in Pennsylvania due to residential radon exposure. An estimated 40% of Pennsylvania homes have radon levels above EPA’s action guideline of 4 pCi/l.
Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its [...]
Surgeon General Issues National Health Advisory on Radon
The Surgeon General of the United States issued a Health Advisory in 2005 warning Americans about the health risk from exposure to radon in indoor air. The Nation’s Chief Physician urged Americans to test their homes to find out how much radon they might be breathing.
Dr. Carmona also stressed the need to remedy the problem [...]
Granite Countertops and Radon… Read Now!
Does the EPA believe there is a danger of radon gas or associated radiation being emitted from granite countertops?
It is possible for any granite sample to contain varying concentrations of uranium and other naturally occurring radioactive elements. These elements can emit radiation and produce radon gas, a source of alpha and beta particles and gamma [...]
The radon system provided us with peace of mind…
“Thank You Alpha detection and Control, Claire and I were extremely impressed with the radon system your company installed in out home and the piece of mind we now have with our home not having a radon issue. We also appreciate the fact that after the work was completed how you called to make sure [...]
Radon in Drinking Water
A report released September 15, 1998, by the National Academy of Sciences is the most comprehensive accumulation of scientific data on the public health risks of radon in drinking water. The report was required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The NAS report (BEIR VI) issued earlier this year confirmed that radon [...]
Studies Find Evidence Linking Radon in Homes to Lung Cancer
Two studies show definitive evidence of an association between residential radon exposure and lung cancer. Two studies, a North American study and a European study, both combined data from several previous residential studies.
These two studies go a step beyond earlier findings. They confirm the radon health risks predicted by occupational studies of underground miner’s who [...]
Exposure to Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers Alike
Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. The untimely deaths of Peter Jennings and Dana Reeve have raised public awareness about lung cancer, especially among people who have never smoked. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one [...]
