Chapter 14: Radon Gas Flashcards

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types of radon tests

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short term, long term, and water testing

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Short term, Long Term, and water testing

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Types of Radon tests

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sshort term radon test

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levels tested over 2-4 days, recomended to do it at least twice

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levels tested over 2-4 days, recomended to do it at least twice

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Short term radon test

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Long term radon test

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levels are monitered for 90 days or more to get the average radon level in a room

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levels are monitered for 90 days or more to get the average radon level in a room

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Long Term radon test

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Radon water testing

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water is run for several minues, samples are collected for lab testing

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water is run for several minues, samples are collected for lab testing

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Radon water testing

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Why radon is bad

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radon porogeny atach temselves to particulates, which may get in your lungs and radioactively decay

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radon porogeny atach temselves to particulates, which may get in your lungs and radioactively decay, in closed rooms radon can quickly build up.

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why radon is bad

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EPA radon testing protocol

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short term test, take a second (short or long) test if results are 4pCi/L or higher, if that level continues, it will need remediation.

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short term test, take a second (short or long) test if results are 4pCi/L or higher, if that level continues, it will need remediation.

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EPA Radon testing protocol

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