The Watras Incident and the Need for Radon Mitigation

Although radon was discovered over a century ago, it was not recognized as a significant health threat until the mid 1980’s. The “Watras Incident” sparked the beginning of radon research and modern mitigation.

In December of 1984, Stanley Watras, a construction engineer at the Limerick nuclear construction site, set off the alarms of the plant’s newly installed radiation detection system on his way into work. However, the power plant was not the source of the radiation. Technicians monitored Watras’ home and found high levels of radon throughout the house. Unfortunately, effective radon mitigation systems had not been developed at that time. Watras and his family endured a long, challenging process to eliminate the health threat from their home.

The “Watras Incident” ignited research on the effects of radon on human health, and it paved the way for the development of modern radon mitigation systems. Today, the process of testing for radon and installing mitigation systems is simple and effective.

The Importance of Testing Your Home

More homeowners are recognizing the importance of testing for radon levels in their homes. Its negative health impact is an unnecessary risk for you and your family when there is a simple solution. If correctly installed, systems today can effectively lower levels to eliminate the health risks.

At Elevation Radon Control, we offer complete and effective radon mitigation systems custom designed for your home at a competitive price. We guarantee our work and provide free post-installation test kits to ensure your home is below the EPA’s recommended levels.

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Different areas of the United State are classified by the EPA into risk zones. They have created a helpful interactive map as a tool to help you find which zone you live in. Colorado is classified as zone 1, which means we are at the highest level of risk.