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Kids & Family

Do you know the radon levels in our schools?

January is National Radon Awareness Month

Since children, teachers, and staff experience radon exposure in schools many hours per week, it is important to know your school (or daycare) radon levels. For over 25 years, the EPA and IEMA has recommended radon testing in schools. In fact, in Illinois, daycares are REQUIRED to test every 3 years and post the results for the parents. This recommendation came after the national school radon survey found 1 of 5 schools had one or more rooms with high radon concentrations. Since radon exposure causes over 21,000 lung cancer cases per year, parents and employees of our schools have a right to know the levels in our schools. Watch this video on a former school teacher in Duluth, MN whose cancer has already spread to her lymph nodes and brain.
https://www.kare11.com/…/kare-11-investigates-…/89-549587510

Do you know your home or school's radon levels? If not, call Assure Home Inspection Services today. We provide accurate and prompt radon testing 7 days a week.

708-692-7877. www.assurehomeinspections.com

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