Lombard Village President Keith G. Giagnorio proclaims January 2023 to be National Radon Action Month
Lombard Village President Keith G. Giagnorio proclaims January 2023 to be National Radon Action Month to raise awareness about radon and importance of radon testing. The EPA has designated January as National Radon Action Month to increase awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant construction techniques.
This month is a means to educate homeowners and the public about the health dangers of radon exposure as well as best practices for removing the harmful gas from homes and workplaces. "With our North American headquarters being in Lombard, we sincerely appreciate this proclamation by Village of Lombard President Giagnorio our community," says Zan Jones, vice president for Radonova Inc.
Radioactive radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the number two cause of lung cancer nationwide, according to the EPA. It is responsible for over 1,200 deaths in Illinois each year. That is more than die from home fires, smoke from home fires, carbon monoxide, lead and asbestos combined.
"By signing this proclamation Lombard has joined other communities across Illinois and the United States who are committed to reducing lung cancer and the harmful effects of radon," Jones said.
A study conducted by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) found that 41% of homes in Illinois have high radioactive radon levels. The EPA recommends Illinois homeowners check their radon levels every two years. Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that forms when the uranium in natural stone below a home or building decays. The gas produces harmful radioactive atoms that become caught in the lungs when people breathe. Radon seeps into homes and buildings through cracks and by pushing through the concrete in foundations, and crawl spaces.
Radon levels found in homes can vary depending on ventilation, construction methods, geography, and weather. Radon levels can also vary from home to home within the same neighborhood and can change from season to season as the soil around a home grows drier or wetter. The only way to know the radon level in a home or building is to test. If radon levels are high, then radon mitigation systems can be installed by certified radon professionals to reduce radon levels to below the actionable limit - sometimes by as much as 99%.
Radonova Inc. would like to thank Lombard Village President Giagnorio for improving radon awareness in Lombard and helping to prevent radon induced lung cancer. Through collective action we can help ensure healthy indoor air quality and reduce lung cancer in the United States.
About Radonova
Radonova is the laboratory of choice for numerous government radon surveys, as well as other public, and private sector large-scale measurement contracts around the world. A truly global laboratory, Radonova is active in over 50 countries and has performed millions of measurements.