Other Benefits of Radon Mitigation

Performing radon mitigation is not a one-trick pony, in fact, the methods used to reduce radon levels are the same as removing other dangerous soil gasses in vapor intrusion systems. Such gasses include methane from decomposing organic matter or landfills, hydrocarbons from underground fuel spills, pesticides that have been used around buildings, other volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and even water vapor.

With many new subdivisions being built overtop old farmland, and often surrounded by farmland, agricultural fertilizers and pesticides are a concern as well. Agricultural runoff is surface water that flows from farms with stormwater, meltwater, and irrigation, and it can carry many contaminants such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium from chemical fertilizers and manure, bacteria, viruses, and other harmful organics from sources such as animal waste, and chemical and organic pesticides.

Water vapor is also a concern in homes. Water vapor encourages mites, mildew, and mold and can negatively impact allergies. Often dehumidifiers are used to help control humidity in the basement.