CR3 News Magazine 2022 VOL 3: MAY -- MEDICAL | Page 22

YOUR FIGHT
AGAINST RADON
Becausee radon gas is naturally occurring , odorless, and colorless , tracking and measuring radon levels over time is crucial to protecting against its carcinogenic ( i . e ., cancer-causing ) effects on human health . As such , the first step in the fight against radon is being able to properly test for it , which property owners can achieve by selecting a c-CRM ( consumer continuous radon monitor ) from Ecosense .
Each c-CRM from Ecosense delivers industry-leading 30 CPH / pCi / L sensitivity — 15 times that over the industry standard — leading to actionable results within hours , rather than weeks as with legacy send-away measurement technologies that require external laboratory analysiss . Furthermore , Ecosense ’ s devices are able to obtain an initial reading of indoor radon levels in as little as 10 minutes , and provide updated readings in additional 10-minute increments , allowing users to view changing radon levels in real-time with more accurate readings being generated in as little as 1 hour
. It should be noted , however , that longstill term , multi-season measurements are critical to understanding indoor fluctuations of radon levels and assessing risks accordingly .
If test results from Ecosense ’ s c-CRM read over EPA
’ s 4.0 pCi / L EPA guideline , the essential next step is to take mitigating actions using certified radon professionals . In the case of a marginal situation , which can be measured by
Ecosense ’ s c-CRMs and shown either on a mobile app or built-in display , users can easily see when it ’ s timely to ventilate their indoor spaces . In so doing , users will be able to reduce all other indoor air quality concerns : elevated levels of carbon dioxide , volatile organics , and