LIVERMORE — A second test of the well water at the Town Office/Fire Station, and a first test of the air continue to register elevated levels of radon, town Administrative Assistant Carrie Castonguay said Tuesday. Maine Municipal Association did an inspection of the building in December and required a water test to be done. The […]
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Radon detected in well water at Livermore Town Office/Fire Station
LIVERMORE — Administrative Assistant Carrie Castonguay will be conducting an air test at the Town Office/Fire Station after she receives a test kit to determine if the inside air contains radon. An elevated level of radon was detected in the well water. She did a test this past weekend but needs to do another, she […]
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Maine radon testing office overwhelmed
AUGUSTA (AP) — State officials say it appears most landlords around Maine are trying to comply with a new requirement that they test for radon, but most waited until the last minute. Bob Stilwell, head of the radon program for the state, said his office was getting hundreds of calls per day in the days […]
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Facts about radon in your home
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms from the natural decay of uranium found in many soils. Colorless and odorless, radon can significantly increase a person’s risk of lung cancer. Smokers who live in homes with high radon levels are especially susceptible to lung cancer. Radon can enter a home by moving up […]