Soil Testing?
EPA does not recommend soil testing for radon prior to construction of new buildings. The reason is that the radon concentrations in soil can be much different from one point on a lot to another. Testing enough locations at enough depths on a site would be very expensive. A much cheaper and more reliable approach is to use radon resistant techniques when the building is built. These techniques are very inexpensive, help protect the home from radon, and also help solve other problems like moisture in the home. Many of the techniques are already used by good builders. See EPA publications “Radon-resistant Construction Techniques for New Residential Construction” (EPA/625/2-91/032) and “Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings” (EPA/625/R-92/016) for more information.
Related Questions
- Do I need to follow Brooks Act procedures when procuring material testing services, such as on-site testing of soil back-fill materials?
- HOW DO I REPORT DIAGNOSTIC EVENTS SUCH AS THE IDENTIFICATION OF PESTS AND DISEASES, AND TESTING OF SOIL SAMPLES?
- Who is doing the air and soil monitoring and testing for worker safety and safety of the community?
