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Show Miscetfamous The Summit County Bee Page A8 National Radon Action Week Oct. -- RjJnii i j naluully k. m iriy g.is ui.i-pmdiucd by the i u in in xml. ink jini water Ii has n been It mud at high levels in eveiy stale m Amctiv.i Radon enlcis hi iiiicn lliiough Inundation viavk and in). openings. In ni Mim mild rttic--i vnl and sometimes ioiitamiiiaics well waiei I he pas is ih f datigcious when diluted In ouidom ail. hui when Happed inside, it van IhjiIJ to datigcious levels Kadi hi is the second leading cause ol lull)' cancel in inl flic 1TS cigaicllc snntking cancer deaths. 4, (XX) people die Api'iosimatcly each year Irom radon-relatecancer I hi vc dies radon induce cancer? If inhaled, tadon pas decays into radioactive particles that lieconie lodged in the lungs. As the particles hieak down further, they iclcasc small hursts of energy. This energy can damage sensitive lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the couisc of a person's lifetime. I.ung cancel causes more lung; 1 d Research Neighborhoods Before Home Purchase AHA Home Tip Inc.iiinii. location .. is f.iiiiili.n the icii.tin in the ical estate vcorlil Mavis' ii should he l.ook. I ocal ion. I earn and I Men. "Iliiinchuveis need to keep then eves upon when rcseaiching K t says Kichaid Roll, ot Aiiiciic.in llomeownets neigh-hoilsHid- pies-iden- Axxm lalimi MIX) as iinpoitant to your is "Nothing and the value ot youi hie ol iu.ility investment as the location ot youi i " prospective home he quality ol local schools is a maim I acioi in detei mining home values I von it you don't have chil dien. check into n Youi home is T worth moie in a high quality school Jistiict Apait I mm the scltool'sgcn-eta- l icpiiialion. oihci laclots to con sidet .lie le.ic hei to student latios and stand.udicd test scoies. Xoui piovimity to job centers, shopping, and public tianspoitalion is aiiothci key coiisideialion XYhat kind of commute is acceptable to you .' iclatcd question concerns Hattie coneesiion How much unit will A you spend in it? homes are typically priced higher, while prices in the outei suburbs and rural areas are generally lower. Its a difficult trade off. Are you willing to tolerate a longer commute in order to get a larger home for your dollar? Nothing affects your peace of mind or quality of life more than your family's safety and security. Crime rates, or the perception of it, do more to sap a neighborhood's vitality and property values than any other fjetor. Be sure also to consider nearby stadiums, airports, freeways and other nuisances that add noise, traffic and other disturbances to your peace of mind. The Homeowners American Association (AM A) is (he nation's largest organization providing member benefits, education, and advocacy on behalf of homeowners and jspiiing homeowners. expert advice on all aspects ot buying and owning a home, go to www.ahahomc com. due ii inhalation of radon decay pnsJuvis constitutes the only known risk jwicijicd with tadon. The I'.nvironmcntal Protection and the Surgeon Agency (ieneral have strongly recommended that all residences (except those above the second flotv in multi-levbuildings) be tested lor radon. Because radon gas is invisible to sight, smell iv taste, special detection kits are necessary to find a potential problem. Radon detection kits arc inexpensive and easy to use. After .you have completed testing your home, you simply mail the entire kit to the manufacturer for analysis (analysts is often included in the price of the kit). Test results will he resumed to you via mail. I.evels above 4 pCiL fcPico Cunes per liter) are considered action levels by the F.PA. meaning steps October 12, 2001 14-2- 0 - fdCJwS- nntnJ .SinnurfW'ftf - (oivcrtim g. fjf vi Christine Tarisfi 'Ah should be taken lot further testing v m unreel the problem lesting youi home ot business fv ihc piesence ol radon gas is the only w ay to know il elevated radon levels exist. While youi neighbor may have an acceptable radon level, this is not an indicaim ol radon exposure in youi home. Home construction dilletences. outside draft patterns, indoor appliances and even indivv activities can make a marked difference in the iadon level in your home at any given time. The I'tah Safety Council recommends that every home he tested to ensure safety. To obtain nuve information or a low cost radon test kit. please contact the Utah Safety Council at (801) 3 2(i2 5400 ext. 303 tv (800) ext. 303 outside the Salt l.ake Metro or visit ww w.usc.state.ul.us. 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