As you can see from the graphic below, 28% of homes in Pittsylvania are estimated to already contain a dangerous amount of radon and another 27% are estimated to have borderline dangerous levels. 45% are considered to have safe levels...from 0 to 2 pico-curies per liter of air.
Mecklenburg County has similar levels while Halifax County has lower levels in the dangerous and somewhat dangerous levels and a higher percentage of homes with safe levels.
One of our friends in Pittslyvania Co. has had his home and water supply tested (at his own expense) in the last few months and has given us the results of his findings: both were within safe levels. If he will give us permission to print his experiences here, we'll be happy to do so.
If this is the level of radon that was being found in homes perhaps 1-2 years ago (even the most current data is somewhat dated), has the level changed in the area adjacent to the exploratory drill holes over the past few months? Was a base level in the area of Coles Hill established so that any increase could be detected? Radon is perhaps the most dangerous by-product of uranium mining and milling as it invisible, tasteless and odorless, is heavier than air so that it not only can be swept along by even gentle breezes, it clings to everything in its path, contaminating plants, ground, animals, water, etc.
It is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in this country.
http://county-radon.info/VA/Pittsylvania.html
Results under 2 pCi/L = 45%
Results between 2 and 3.9 pCi/L = 27%
Results 4 pCi/L and above = 28%
All Virginia Counties:
http://va-radon.info/VA_counties.html
1 comment:
Thank you for the public health information. Home test kits are available from Lowes. After 48 hours in a recommended location in your home, the kit is mailed to the lab and results come back w/in 2-3 weeks. If levels are high, it is recommended that you retest, take an average, the "fix" the house if necessary. There are certified contractors whose names are available on-line or from VDH and EPA. How do I know this? I tested. I sent the second test in yesterday. If there's one GOOD thing to say about VUI, perhaps it is that it will encourage you to learn more about radon in your home. Once you read of the dangers of this silent, tasteless deadly gas you will definitely not want to see additional radon on the community due to mining, milling and storage or "U" tailings.
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