Tri-State

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Tri-State Home Inspections
4235 Fairway St.
La Crosse, WI 52101
ph: 563-380-2515
holm@tristatehomeinspections.org

Radon

Tri-State Home Inspections goal is to help home owners to be safe in thier home. I feel it is very important to have your home tested radon gas.

Why Have a Radon Test

Radon Level	*If 1,000 people who never smoked were exposed to this level over a lifetime...**	The risk of cancer from radon exposure compares to...**	WHAT TO DO:
20 pCi/L	About 36 people could get lung cancer	35 times the risk of drowning	Fix your home
10 pCi/L	About 18 people could get lung cancer	20 times the risk of dying in a home fire	Fix your home
8 pCi/L	About 15 people could get lung cancer	4 times the risk of dying in a fall	Fix your home
4 pCi/L	About 7 people could get lung cancer	The risk of dying in a car crash	Fix your home
2 pCi/L	About 4 people could get lung cancer	The risk of dying from poison	Consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L
1.3 pCi/L	About 2 people could get lung cancer	(Average indoor radon level)	(Reducing radon levels below 2 pCi/L is difficult.)
0.4 pCi/L		(Average outdoor radon level)	(Reducing radon levels below 2 pCi/L is difficult.)
Note: If you are a former smoker, your risk may be higher. * Lifetime risk of lung cancer deaths from EPA Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). ** Comparison data calculated using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Reports.

Radon Risk If You Smoke

Radon Level	*If 1,000 people who smoked were exposed to this level over a lifetime...**	The risk of cancer from radon exposure compares to...**	WHAT TO DO: Stop smoking and...
20 pCi/L	About 260 people could get lung cancer	250 times the risk of drowning	Fix your home
10 pCi/L	About 150 people could get lung cancer	200 times the risk of dying in a home fire	Fix your home
8 pCi/L	About 120 people could get lung cancer	30 times the risk of dying in a fall	Fix your home
4 pCi/L	About 62 people could get lung cancer	5 times the risk of dying in a car crash	Fix your home
2 pCi/L	About 32 people could get lung cancer	6 times the risk of dying from poison	Consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L
1.3 pCi/L	About 20 people could get lung cancer	(Average indoor radon level)	(Reducing radon levels below 2 pCi/L is difficult.)
0.4 pCi/L	About 3 people could get lung cancer	(Average outdoor radon level)	(Reducing radon levels below 2 pCi/L is difficult.)
Note: If you are a former smoker, your risk may be lower. * Lifetime risk of lung cancer deaths from EPA Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). ** Comparison data calculated using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Reports.

Tri-State Home Inspections covers a 60 Mile radius:Decorah, IA Waukon, IACresco, IA West Union, IASpring Grove, MN Lansing, IAOelwein, IA Preston, MNNew Hampton, IA Riceville, IAOnalaska, WI La Crescent, MNLa Crosse, WI Rochester,MN Waterloo, IA Winona, MNMason City, IA Dubuque, IAPostville, IA Ossian, IAPrairie Du Chein, WI Charles City, IASpring Vally, MN Chatfield, MNMcGregor, IA, Guttenberg, IAFayette, IA Elgin, IA Mabel, MN Harmony, MNCalmar, IA St. Lucas, IAWest Salem, WI Viroque, WIDesoto, WI Monona, IA

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Tri-State Home Inspections
4235 Fairway St.
La Crosse, WI 52101
ph: 563-380-2515
holm@tristatehomeinspections.org