Radon Venting New Requirement in Some TN Cities

As the effects of extensive radon exposure are becoming more and more apparent, some state authorities are taking the initiative toward preventative measures-- before it's too late. In Mount Juliet, TN the Public Works Department has just required that all newly constructed homes have radon venting.

It's been estimated that 24 percent of Wilson County has an indoor radon level between 2.1 and 3.9 pCi/L, which 18 percent have a level at 4.0 pCi/L or above.

Radon is proven as the second leading cause of lung cancer killing 20,000 people each year. It originates from decaying rock and can be found throughout the world. Radon is radioactive, odorless, colorless, and invisible. Although a severe threat, radon goes unnoticed often because of its allusiveness.

"We have a lot of course features, dropouts, sink holes, fissures in the rock, there is a lot of rock base here," said Marvin Keel, director of Mount Juliet's public works department.

Keel's decision follows suit with neighboring areas of Lebanon, Brentwood, Smyrna and Nolensville. The Public Works Department also estimates the radon venting systems will add $1,000 to $2,000 to each home's price.

Radon testing and radon mitigation are very important to sustaining a healthy and untroubled home. Be sure to contact us at National Radon Defense and we'll help find a radon mitigation contractor in Tennessee to lower your home's radon levels. Although new homes in these areas require radon venting, there are plenty of homes that have unhealthy radon levels that need to be reduced. Contact us today and we'll find a local radon dealer to come to your assistance.

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