Radon Testing Frederick MD

Alfa Air Agency provides Radon testing services in Frederick MD. Radioactive radon gas escapes from the ground and enters an enclosed space, such as your home basement. Radon gas breaks down to another radioactive particle: Polonium-218, Lead-214, Polonium-214 and Bismuth-214.

RADON 222-Isotope(of radon) of most concern to public health.(RDP)

Po218 and Po214 Primary source of radon-induced lung cancer

Remember: Radon is a gas and its decay(RDP) products are solid. They easily attach themselves to solid objects such as duct, smoke, walls, floors, clothing.

Since radon gas is colorless and odorless. Radon testing in Frederick MD is the only way to find out the radon level in your home.

The highest radon concentration will be nearest the source. Radon easily can enter the house from foundation cracks and holes in the foundation, solid concrete walls or slabs, plumbing &electrical chases, perforated pipe(drainage system)

Wind pressure placed on the home draws soil gas in the house.

Significant rainfall can create a hydraulic pressure on home. As water table rise, more soil gas is prevented from dissipating into the ambient air and forced into houses.

Concern in USA about indoor radon gas level began in early 1970s. Some areas o where uranium ore was either processed or mined were found to have high radon concentration. The majority of homes surveyed showed low concentration of radon. However ,Frederick city in the state of Maryland in Zone 1, high concentration area. The avg level in Frederick in 3-4 times higher compare to other cities in Maryland.

Alfa Air Agency Provide short-term 48hours Radon Testing services in Frederick MD . Click here to schedule appointment online