Photo Album: Longtime Exposure to Radon Potentially Caused Health Issue, North Hampton, NH

A North Hampton homeowner has resided in their house for the past 18 years, spending considerable time in their basement working and exercising. After a recent doctor's appointment, they discovered they had developed a lung issue and suspected that prolonged exposure to radon may have contributed to their respiratory problems. Despite being aware of the health hazards associated with radon for a few years, they had not taken any action until now. They contacted EFS to conduct a radon test and basement inspection, with the goal of installing a radon mitigation system in their home. Our testing revealed that the basement had an average radon level of 14.5 pCi/L, which is significantly above the recommended level of 4.0 pCi/L. Jared Pavluvcik, our Design Specialist, crafted a mitigation system that would effectively reduce the radon levels to below 4.0 pCi/L.  Dillon Kingsbury and his installation team began the process by creating an extraction point in the basement slab. This would enable the system to draw out radon-filled air from beneath the home and expel it outside the home. They then installed PVC pipes at the extraction point and extended them to the home's exterior. Finally, they mounted the radon fan on the side of the home and connected the PVC pipe to the fan. This system effectively removes radon from beneath the home and releases it into the open air above, where it can dissipate.