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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

No kidding! My brother has a system in his PA house basement along the Greasy green banks of the Schukyll River. 'Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the general population. The Surgeon General and EPA recommend testing for radon and reducing radon in homes that have high levels. Fix your home if your radon level is confirmed to be 4 picocuries per liter, pCi/L, or higher. Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk, and in many cases may be reduced. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.' http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html http://www.wpb-radon.com/radon_FAQ.html

Glad I don't live near that river.

BTW it's spelled...Schuylkill River, which rhymes with school kill. But, the locals pronounce it skookle