KANSAS & MISSOURI
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey have evaluated the radon potential in the U.S. and have developed this map to assist National, State, and local organizations to target their resources and to assist building code officials in deciding whether radon-resistant features are applicable in new construction. This map is not intended to be used to determine if a home in a given zone should be tested for radon.
Radon is a radioactive gas and is found in nearly all soil types. Radon gas typically moves up through the seismic cracks in the earths surface. If your home is located on one of these cracks, your home has a high possibility of excessive radon concentrations. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements.
HOW RADON GETS IN:
Radon can be found all over the U.S. but portions of Kansas and Missouri are both identified, by the EPA, as being in Zone #1, the highest radon potential in the nation. The national average for elevated radon concentrations is 1 out of every 15 homes, however, elevated radon gas concentrations for our geographic area is 1 out of every 3 homes.
The only way to know if your home has elevated radon gas concentrations is to test.
More Radon Facts
Radon reduction systems work and they are not too costly. Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99%. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
Call us at (866) 354-4404 to schedule your radon test or mitigation system installation!