YOUR CHANCES OF DEVELOPING LUNG CANCER ARE EXTREMELY HIGH IF YOU ARE EXPOSED TO HIGH LEVELS OF RADON GAS AND SMOKE OR USE TOBACCO!
ANY BUILDING MAY HAVE A RADON PROBLEM
RADON IN MAINE

Maine has some of the highest levels of radon in the country! Of 16 counties in Maine, 12 are designated as zone 1, the highest zone of radon, indicating an average of 4 pCi/L of radon or higher. The other 4 counties in Maine are classified as zone 2, the second highest radon level zone. This indicates an average radon level of 2 - 4 pCi/L. NO counties were classified as being in zone 1, the lowest radon zone.
What does this mean?
ALL Mainers are at risk for lung cancer!! If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer! High radon levels over time increase your chances of getting lung cancer even if you don't smoke. If you smoke or use tobacco, your chances are 10-20 times higher. TEST YOUR HOME FOR RADON!
What does this mean?
ALL Mainers are at risk for lung cancer!! If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer! High radon levels over time increase your chances of getting lung cancer even if you don't smoke. If you smoke or use tobacco, your chances are 10-20 times higher. TEST YOUR HOME FOR RADON!
TEST AND FIX YOUR HOME!

The only way to know if there is radon in your home is to test for it! Relatively inexpensive radon testing kits can be purchased at local hardware stores or online. These "do-it-yourself" kits generally have you leave out a testing canister or other testing material like charcoal absorbers for a period of time from days to a week or more. There are two types of tests, long term and short term. The long term tests are more reliable indicators, but short term will give you a general idea of your exposure. These "do-it-yourself" kits are mailed into a laboratory for analysis and results are either mailed, emailed to you, or retrieved from an online account. Kits cost on average $20-60 dollars. Some kits include the laboratory fee in the purchase price and others have an additional fee, so shopping around may be important. Alternatively, a professional radon tester and mitigator can come to your home to test and fix any problems found. This is a more expensive option averaging $100 or more for testing. Find tips on testing and working with radon professionals here:
Once your test results come back you must decide to fix your home or not. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends fixing homes with 4 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L) or more, and strongly considering fixing your home if there are levels of radon at 2 pCi/L or above. Using a professional registered to treat radon problems is the best course of action. Generally sealing and venting are the principles behind the differing treatment options. Homes should be retested after having mitigation systems in place.