dangers of radon

Radon gas may not always be something we think about as homeowners in Oswego, Naperville, Aurora, Yorkville and Plainfield. This can become even more true when we're looking into buying a new home. With all of the excitement and activity going into the purchase, radon testing is probably not near the top of our to-do… Read More

Radon safety: You can't see it, smell it or touch it. The #1 cause of lung cancer outside of smoking is a radioactive gas that everyone breathes in every day, usually at low levels, according to the National Cancer Institute. Radon gas is produced from a natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water.… Read More

Believe it or not, there are still people who do not think Radon is anything to worry about. Through all of the EPA campaigns, and the American Lung Association warnings about lung cancer & radon, people put off radon testing their homes. The reality is radon is something to worry about. It needs to be… Read More

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE People often do not understand how Radon causes lung cancer. Today, we will explain how & why Radon causes cancer. Radon is a radioactive element. All radioactive elements break down (radioactive decay) over time through a process measured in half-lives. As these elements break down, they actually… Read More

Radon exposure can lead to many health risks. The most common health risk associated to radon is lung cancer. Breathing in high levels of radon increases your risk of lung cancer. The EPA has estimated that approximately 20,000 deaths occur each year from radon related lung cancer. If you smoke, your chances of lung cancer… Read More

We wrote last week in our Radon Resolution that you could send a letter to the editor. Well, we took our own advice & forwarded this letter to all of our local newspapers. Dear Editor, I am writing to bring awareness to the fact the January is National Radon Action Month. This has been designated… Read More

January is National Radon Action Month. The EPA has designated January to be National Radon Action Month to help reduce your family’s risk of lung cancer. In partnership with the EPA, we have created a Radon Resolution. This Radon Resolution contains four simple things your family can do to help reduce your risk of lung… Read More

Radon exposure is always on our minds here at Trinity Radon. We think it would be great if it was on everyone’s minds! Each year, 160,000 people die from Lung Cancer. That is more than Breast, Prostate & Colorectal cancer deaths combined. Extended radon exposure can lead to lung cancer and accounts for 16,000 of… Read More

Many homeowners in Oswego, IL do not realize that Radon is a problem in their homes.  In reality, over 50% of homes tested in Kendall County from 2003-2009 exceeded the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L.  1 in 15 homes in Oswego have dangerous levels of radon. Oswego is located in Kendall County – which… Read More

Once you had a baby, did you take precautionary measures to protect him or her from harm? If you are like us, we are assuming you installed child safety locks, outlet covers on all of your sockets & anything dangerous out of reach. With all of the steps you do take, radon prevention may not… Read More