by Ralweb2018 | Oct 11, 2018 | Learning Zone
EPA Recommends: If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon. For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested. Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or...
by Ralweb2018 | Oct 11, 2018 | Learning Zone
If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Where can you go for help or advice? EPA regulates public water systems; it does not have the authority to regulate...
by Ralweb2018 | Oct 11, 2018 | Learning Zone
Swimming pools should always be happy places.Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drowning’s and near-drowning’s of young children. These tragedies are preventable. These are guidelines for pool barriers...
by Ralweb2018 | Oct 11, 2018 | Learning Zone
Mold Basics The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. Why is mold...
by Ralweb2018 | Oct 11, 2018 | Learning Zone
1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. 2. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold...
by Ralweb2018 | Oct 11, 2018 | Learning Zone
Upon Taking Ownership After taking possession of your new home or property you should consider doing the following improvements: Change the locks on all exterior doors, for security purposes. Install smoke detectors on each level of the home; install carbon monoxide...
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