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ISBN:
Category : Indoor air pollution
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
EPA's Map of Radon Zones
A Citizen's Guide to Radon
Author: Radon Measurement in Schools
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other major national and international scientific organizations have concluded that radon is a human carcinogen and a serious environmental health problem. The EPA has conducted extensive research on the presence and measurement of radon in schools. This report provides school administrators and facilities managers with instructions on how to test for the presence of radon. Section 1 of this report includes information on radon facts, health effects, radon exposure, radon problems in schools, and radon entry into schools. Section 2 on radon testing in schools includes information on measurement strategy in schools, what rooms to test, when to conduct radon measurements, who may conduct testing, quality assurance measurements, summary of EPA recommendations, deciding how quickly to mitigate, and a decision making flow chart. Section 3 covers reducing radon concentrations. Section 4 includes frequently asked question on radon and radiation, planning for testing, conducting initial measurements, tampering and detector placement, weather conditions, conducting follow-up measurements, and quality assurance. Appendices include a list of state radon contacts, a list of EPA Regional Offices and Radon Training Centers, information on using a measurement service, measurement devices, quality assurance procedure, and a procedural checklist for radon testing. (JPT)
Field Studies of Radon in Rocks, Soils, and Water
Author: Gundersen/WantyPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9780873719551
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Field Studies of Radon in Rocks, Soils, and Water focuses on the principal sources of indoor radon and detecting radon through geochemical and hydrological studies of ground water. The book addresses how to measure radon, covers geological field study techniques, and presents techniques for assessing radon potential. The geochemical and hydrological studies of ground water cover such areas as health effects and radionuclides in geology. Techniques for measuring radon in ground water are also provided. Field Studies of Radon in Rocks, Soils, and Water is an excellent practical guide for geologists, geochemists, ground water professionals, and geophysicists interested in radon. Features
Epa's Map of Radon Zones
Author: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781724318800
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
EPA's Map of Radon Zones: Maine
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Author: U.s. Environment Protection AgencyPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781500823368
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside.
Epa's Map of Radon Zones
Author: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781724319203
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
EPA's Map of Radon Zones: Massachusetts
Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction
Author: United States. Environmental Protection AgencyPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781548683955
Category : Housing and health
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
You cannot see, smell or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk for respiratory issues. Radon has been classified as a known human carcinogen and has been recognized as a significant health problem by groups such as the Centers for Disease Control, the American Lung Association, the American Medical Association, and the American Public Health Association. As such, risks from in-home radon exposure have been a major concern for the EPA. The "Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home" Contains information about home radon mitigation: radon reduction techniques and radon reduction systems.
2018 International Plumbing Code Turbo Tabs, Loose-Leaf Version
Author: International Code CouncilPublisher:
ISBN: 9781609837211
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An organized, structured approach to the 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE Loose leaf Version, these TURBO TABS will help you target the specific information you need, when you need it. Packaged as pre-printed, full-page inserts that categorize the IPC into its most frequently referenced sections, the tabs are both handy and easy to use. They were created by leading industry experts who set out to develop a tool that would prove valuable to users in or entering the field.
Epa's Map of Radon Zones
Author: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781724321824
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
EPA's Map of Radon Zones: New York