{"id":1597,"date":"2020-12-01T09:34:58","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T09:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jerryswaterproofing.com\/blog\/?p=1597"},"modified":"2024-08-21T20:49:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T20:49:12","slug":"radon-in-nebraska-and-iowa-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jerryswaterproofing.com\/blog\/radon-in-nebraska-and-iowa-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Radon in Nebraska and Iowa: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that is colorless and odorless. Outdoors, radon disperses rapidly and is generally not a health issue. However, when trapped indoors, radon can be dangerous to the point of causing lung cancer. Found in the soil and groundwater, radon can enter homes and other buildings by seeping up from the ground through wall<\/a> or floor cracks<\/a>, spaces, or drains. Radon in Nebraska is known to have the highest levels in the US. For this reason, it’s important to have your home tested for radon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Need to Know About Radon in Nebraska<\/a> and Iowa<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Iowa and parts of Nebraska fall into Zone 1 on the EPA\u2019s Map of Radon Zones<\/a>. Buildings in Zone 1 areas have been known to have, and have tested for levels of radon above 4 pCi\/L. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if your home measures at 4 picocuries per liter (pCi\/L) or higher, you need to have a radon mitigation system installed for your safety. If your home measures between 2 and 4 pCi\/L, you should seriously consider having a radon mitigation system installed to help reduce the risk of developing lung cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing a Radon Mitigation System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common method for Radon Mitigation is a Sub-Slab Depressurization (SSD) system. Installation of this system is fairly quick and is normally completed in less than a day. Our mitigation specialists will install a PVC negative vent system. This system begins below the foundation of your home and extends above ground level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSD Systems use a fan-powered vent that draws air from beneath the slab. Even if cracks are between your home and the soil, an SSD system ensures vapors will flow away from the home. Doing so eliminates the chance for toxic vapors to flow upward and seep into your home, thus preventing any toxic vapors from entering in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Jerry\u2019s Waterproofing for Radon Mitigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


We are a qualified radon mitigation<\/a> contractor with state licenses in both Iowa and Nebraska. It is very important to use a properly-trained mitigator. Our experts have taken the proper courses and examinations to become licensed in radon mitigation for these areas. Contact us<\/a> today to receive a quote for radon mitigation for your home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n