High Levels of Radon Mitigated in Hopkins, MN

Challenge

A company in Hopkins, MN had not yet had their building tested for radon. They contacted us to set up a radon test and the readings showed that they did in fact have high levels of radon. Radon is an odorless gas produced by uranium decay in rocks and soil. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and causes roughly 22,000 deaths per year. It is found in every state and radon concentrations are up to ten times higher in the winter. The National Radon Defense recommends that a mitigation system is needed at a radon level of 4 pCi/L or higher.

Solution

American Waterworks installed a radon mitigation system in the basement of the building. They inserted a PVC pipe through the sump pump system which creates a suction point for radon gas. The PVC pipes runs up through the building and exits through the roof. There is a fan near the exit point on the PVC pipe to ensure that the radon gas is being pushed out and away from the home. After the installation of the radon mitigation system, the building showed much lower radon levels.

Project Summary

Design Specialist: Dustin Loftus

Foreman: Brandon Wiskow

Installing Contractor: American Waterworks

Products Installed: Radon Mitigation System and Sump Pump Cover