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radon pipe leak 4

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A slow leak from a radon pipe can turn a basement into a health hazard without any smell or color to warn you. I discovered mine when a routine radon test came back high and the mitigation system’s fan seemed to be running nonstop. The leak wasn’t dramatic—just a tiny crack in the PVC where it passed through the foundation. It took a simple epoxy patch and a new gasket to stop the invisible gas from seeping into the living space above.

radon test st louis 4

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We recently tested for radon in our St. Louis basement before finishing the space. I joined a neighbor's program and picked up a simple charcoal canister from the county health department. After leaving it for four days, we sent it to a lab. The results came back okay, but it was such a relief to know for sure.

radon levels st louis 4

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Radon levels in St. Louis vary a lot by neighborhood, with some areas showing higher readings due to the region's limestone and shale geology. I've seen test results from homes in the city and County that exceed the EPA action level, especially in basements and lower floors. It's one of those invisible risks that's easy to ignore, but local real estate agents and health departments encourage testing because you really can't predict it without a kit. After a few friends found surprising numbers…