RADON TESTING

What is radon gas?

Radon is a radioactive gas produced naturally by the decay of uranium in the ground. It exists all over the world, although the amount of uranium and level of radon gas vary significantly, even from one house to the next. Radon is invisible, you can’t see it, smell or taste it and it can get into your home undetected.

The current Canadian Guideline for radon is 200 becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m3). Becquerels per cubic meter is the unit of measurement for radon, the higher the number the greater the risk. Protecting your family’s health from the risk of radon exposure starts with learning more.An estimated 20-25% of homes in New Brunswick have higher than acceptable Radon levels. You should only use professionals listed in the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP).

Mitigation of Radon requires specialized training and a strong knowledge of Radon,You can find these professionals listed on the C-NRPP website. It can be very affordable in most cases.