Each year the air quality worldwide gets worse, which contributes to lung cancer and other diseases. Quality of life is diminished when dangerous fumes get into the air, and the reduction of those fumes means more people can live healthier lives.
What Is Radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas that can get into homes and other structures through cracks in the ground or building foundations. Radon is a natural gas that comes from some rocks and soil and sometimes from water that lies below the surface of the ground. Breathing radon can cause lung diseases of varying types, and it decreases the overall quality of the air.
How to Reduce Radon?
Radon exposure can be reduced by sealing cracks in foundations and walls or installing vents to divert the toxic vapors. Many utility lines and plumbing systems have gaps around them that allow radon leaks. Radon mitigation in Chicago can include filling these gaps to help reduce radon vapors from escaping into the surrounding areas.
How Effective Is Radon Mitigation?
Professionals who are trained specifically in radon mitigation in Chicago can reduce radon fumes often by up to 99%. Each situation is different, and different methods of reduction might be required. Mitigation is usually the most effective way to reduce the majority of toxic fumes from radon exposure.
Contact Cabeno Environmental Field Services, LLC, today and learn how you can help to improve the air quality at your property.