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What advice does the EPA have for consumers who have granite countertops?

April 26, 2017advice Consumers countertops EPA granite

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What advice does the EPA have for consumers who have granite countertops?

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(Excerpts taken from the EPA Website – www.epa.gov) “While natural minerals such as granite may occasionally emit radon gas, the levels of radon attributable to such sources are not typically high. EPA believes the principal source of radon in homes is soil gas that is drawn indoors through a natural suction process. To reduce radon risk you should first test the air in your home to determine the radon level.” Good Life® strongly recommends using the Pro Series 3 Radon Detector to test for Radon in your home. “If your home has a high radon level, a level of 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) of air or more, there are ways to mitigate or reduce the radon level in almost any home.” You may also contact your state radon office for assistance. “The key to reducing risk is to test your home for radon and then make decisions as appropriate.” Click here to read the EPA’s Citizen’s Guide to Radon.