Part 5 of 5: The Five Danger Levels of Indoor Air Quality

In the previous four blogs, we have discussed levels one through four of the EPA’s Five Danger Levels of Indoor Air Quality series, toxic compounds, infectious diseases, allergens and particulates, and microbial growth. In our last blog of this series, we will discuss dangerous gases.

Radon and carbon monoxide are classified as level five because they can actually cause death. They are both odorless, tasteless, and invisible and can have a potentially deadly impact on your family.

Carbon monoxide causes mild health effects such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, disorientation, and fatigue, which are often mistaken for the flu. High doses of carbon monoxide can be fatal.

Radon kills 21,000 people per year in the United States alone. Health professionals across the world agree that roughly 15 percent of all lung cancer fatalities are caused by radon exposure. It is an inert, natural gas that travels up through the soil and is produced by the decay of the mineral uranium, which is mined for nuclear power plants and weapons.

The US Surgeon General advises every home in the United States be tested for radon regardless of location as high radon levels have been discovered in every state. Watch this one and a half minute video for more information:

The National Radon Defense is made up of a network of highly trained and experienced dealers throughout the nation who can measure the radon levels in your home and provide radon mitigation if necessary. We are part of that network and can provide our customers with at-home test kits as well as provide radon mitigation services. Contact us today for your no obligation free estimate.